US embassy cable - 05KUWAIT4032

S E C R E T KUWAIT 004032 
 
SIPDIS 
 
NEA/ARPI SWALKER, NSC FOR JZARATE, TREASURY FOR DGLASER, 
OFAC DIRECTOR RWERNER 
 
E.O. 12958: DECL: 09/11/2015 
TAGS: EFIN, ETTC, KTFN, KVPR, PTER, PINR, CVIS, KU 
SUBJECT: POST SUPPORT FOR GOALS AND OBJECTIVES OF GULF 
STRATEGY TO COMBAT TERRORIST FINANCING AND MONEY LAUNDERING 
 
REF: A. KUWAIT 2927 
     B. KUWAIT 3774 
     C. KUWAIT 3831 
 
Classified By: Ambassador Richard LeBaron.  Reasons: 1.4 (b) and (d) 
 
1. (S) Post reaffirms its support for the goals and 
objectives of the Gulf Strategy to combat terrorist finance 
and strengthen money-laundering (CTF/AML) efforts.  We 
appreciated the opportunity to offer input on the strategy 
paper. 
 
2.  (C) While there is more to be done in Kuwait, it is 
important to acknowledge progress to date by the GOK in the 
global effort to combat terrorist financing and money 
laundering (see reftels).  These important initiatives are 
the result of close bilateral cooperation and the GOK's 
commitment to the broader war on terrorism.  We should also 
keep in mind the critical and unique role Kuwait plays in 
supporting our efforts to quell terrorism in Iraq. 
 
3.  (C) Continued progress will require sustained action on 
all fronts to ensure the timely adoption and implementation 
of outstanding CTF/AML measures.  Post will continue to 
engage the GOK, at all levels, to ensure continued progress. 
 
4.  (U) Post looks forward to the opportunities for 
engagement afforded by the upcoming visit of OFAC Director 
Werner. 
LEBARON