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| Identifier: | 04ABUDHABI1255 |
|---|---|
| Wikileaks: | View 04ABUDHABI1255 at Wikileaks.org |
| Origin: | Embassy Abu Dhabi |
| Created: | 2004-04-21 14:00:00 |
| Classification: | UNCLASSIFIED |
| Tags: | PREL EAID KMPI TC |
| Redacted: | This cable was not redacted by Wikileaks. |
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Diana T Fritz 03/15/2007 02:47:13 PM From DB/Inbox: Search Results
Cable
Text:
UNCLASSIFIED
SIPDIS
TELEGRAM April 21, 2004
To: No Action Addressee
Action: Unknown
From: AMEMBASSY ABU DHABI (ABU DHABI 1255 - UNKNOWN)
TAGS: PREL, EAID
Captions: None
Subject: UAE RESPONSE TO GREATER MIDDLE EAST INITIATIVE
Ref: None
_________________________________________________________________
UNCLAS ABU DHABI 01255
SIPDIS
CXABU:
ACTION: DCM
INFO: POL AMB
DISSEMINATION: DCM
CHARGE: PROG
APPROVED: AMB:MWAHBA
DRAFTED: POL:SRADDANT
CLEARED: A/DCM:HOWINDECKER
VZCZCADI190
OO RUEHC RUEHDI RUEHZM
DE RUEHAD #1255 1121400
ZNR UUUUU ZZH
O 211400Z APR 04
FM AMEMBASSY ABU DHABI
TO RUEHC/SECSTATE WASHDC IMMEDIATE 4067
INFO RUEHDI/AMCONSUL DUBAI 3953
RUEHZM/GCC COLLECTIVE
UNCLAS ABU DHABI 001255 SIPDIS E.O. 12958: N/A TAGS: PREL, EAID, KMPI, TC SUBJECT: UAE RESPONSE TO GREATER MIDDLE EAST INITIATIVE REF: A) STATE 86312 B) ABU DHABI 923 C) ABU DHABI 906 1. Per ref. A action request, post has forwarded the short papers outlining the GME proposals and cover letter to appropriate host country officials for their review. Post will provide UAEG responses to the proposals as they become available. 2. During the March 21 Strategic Partnership meetings (see refs B and C), A/S Burns discussed the GME with Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Shaykh Khalifa bin Zayed (KbZ) and Information and Culture Minister Shaykh Abdullah bin Zayed (AbZ). 3. KbZ stated his disappointment that the GME concept was exploited by some who accused the U.S. of trying to impose reform on the region. He agreed that each country should set its own priorities, and said that the UAE would welcome recommendations for reform once shown how it would benefit this society. He agreed with Burns' recommendations for educational reforms in the UAE to promote greater economic opportunities. 4. During the Strategic Partnership discussions, AbZ acknowledged that the region is in need of reform, but changes would not happen overnight. He was pleased with Burns' assurances that the U.S. has no intention of trying to impose reform initiatives on Arab states, rather, it would respond to calls from within the region for change. WAHBA
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