US embassy cable - 05MASERU311

UNCLAS MASERU 000311 
 
SIPDIS 
 
SENSITIVE 
 
FOR AF/S 
 
E.O. 12958: N/A 
TAGS: PREL, PGOV, KUNR, AORC, PHUM, LT, UNSC 
SUBJECT: LESOTHO DISCUSSES UN REFORM MATTERS 
 
REF: (A) STATE 114051  (B) STATE 111757  (C) STATE 111657  (D) STATE 
111637  (E) STATE 110046 
 
1.  (SBU)  Ambassador discussed UN reform and USG priorities 
with the GOL Minister of Foreign Affairs during June 20 meeting. 
 Minister Moleleki concurred with the overall message that the 
U.S. strongly supports a developing focus for the high level 
events and he reiterated his government's agreement that the 
Commission on Human Rights required serious reform measures as 
well.   The FOMIN was supportive of the Democracy Initiatives 
Fund, budget management and administrative reforms, the creation 
of a Peace Building Commission and adoption of a Comprehensive 
Convention on Terrorism.  We also discussed the issues of the UN 
Security Council Reform, matters falling under the UNGA, ECOSOC 
International Criminal Court, Non-Proliferation, and the 
Proliferation Security Initiative.  The Ambassador also raised 
UNSCR 1540 and advised MFA that the GOL report to the 1540 
meeting had not yet been received and urged the GOL to do so as 
soon as possible.  The Minister indicated that due to staff 
changes within the Ministry, a number of matters and reports 
remained to be completed, but appreciated noting that this one 
is pending.  Concerning UN Security Council Reform, the Minister 
indicated that the GOL would be participating in African Union 
(AU) discussions in Tripoli in the coming weeks and expected to 
have a fuller position on that matter following the AU Summit. 
 
2.  (SBU) As requested, we also raised the question of the Red 
Cross Red Crescent symbol and recognition of Israel's important 
role.  There was no objection to holding a Diplomatic Conference 
in October or November concerning the Third Additional Protocol. 
 
 
PERRY