Cable sobre la decisi¨®n de Espa?a de acoger presos de Guant¨¢namo tras el cierre del penal
EE UU y Espa?a se reunieron en Washington y anunciaron una "nueva etapa" en la relaciones bilaterales.
| ID: | 188592 |
| Date: | 2009-01-23 15:48:00 |
| Origin: | 09MADRID78 |
| Source: | Embassy Madrid |
| Classification: | CONFIDENTIAL |
| Dunno: | 09STATE4297 09STATE5430 |
| Destination: | VZCZCXRO3769 PP RUEHAG RUEHROV RUEHSR DE RUEHMD #0078 0231548 ZNY CCCCC ZZH P 231548Z JAN 09 FM AMEMBASSY MADRID TO RUEHC/SECSTATE WASHDC PRIORITY 0104 INFO RUCNMEM/EU MEMBER STATES COLLECTIVE RUEHLA/AMCONSUL BARCELONA 3756 RUEHBS/USEU BRUSSELS |
C O N F I D E N T I A L MADRID 000078 SIPDIS E.O. 12958: DECL: 01/23/2019 TAGS: PGOV, PREL, EU, SP SUBJECT: SPAIN'S PREVIEW OF THE JANUARY GAERC REF: A. STATE 4297 B. STATE 5430 Classified By: ADCM William H. Duncan for reasons 1.4 (b) and (d). 1. (C) Poloff delivered reftel demarche to Spanish MFA Deputy Political Director Ricardo Lopez Aranda January 23. Lopez confirmed that the agenda changed in light of the Gaza conflict, with Russia/Ukraine and Guantanamo being the only other two topics which will receive substantive attention. Zimbabwe, although it remains on the agenda, will not be discussed but rather conclusions adopted on the EU common position. 2. (C) Gaza: Lopez said that the Gaza conflict discussion will focus on further development of the EU border assistance mission in Rafah, humanitarian aid and prevention of illicit weapons trafficking into Gaza. Lopez stated that Spain is concerned for the "security of Israel, but for the rights of Palestinians as well." He highlighted that the GOS has committed a contribution of 5 million euros to the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East (UNRWA) in addition to the 1.5 million euros given early in the conflict for purchase of medical and sanitary supplies for the Gaza hospital. 3. (C) Russia/Ukraine: With respect to the Russia/Ukrainian gas crisis, Lopez stated that the discussion within the EU must be two-fold. First, he said that the EU must develop its political position with respect to an energy security strategy. The discussion must also include, however, strategies for relations with Russia and Ukraine individually. Lopez said that it is imperative that the EU act with "one voice," and encourage all parties to act responsibly. 4. (C) Guantanamo: Lopez said that the FMs will engage in a preliminary, informal discussion regarding President Obama's plan to close Guantanamo and how the EU can assist. Comment: Although Lopez did not comment as to Spain's willingness to accept detainees, Spanish FM Moratinos has indicated that Spain is willing to cooperate in the closure, stating, "If we can do something, we will do it." CHACON |
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