US embassy cable - 05QUITO2607

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Identifier:	05QUITO2607
Wikileaks:	View 05QUITO2607 at Wikileaks.org
Origin:	Embassy Quito
Created:	2005-11-15 22:17:00
Classification:	CONFIDENTIAL
Tags:	PHUM EC UNHRC
Redacted:	This cable was not redacted by Wikileaks.

C O N F I D E N T I A L QUITO 002607 
 
SIPDIS 
 
E.O. 12958: DECL: TEN YEARS 
TAGS: PHUM, EC, UNHRC-1 
SUBJECT: IRAN: GOE AGAINST NO ACTION, FAVORS UNSC REFERRAL 
 
REF: STATE 207928 
 
Classified By: PolOff Jarahn Hillsman for reason 1.4 (b&d) 
 
1.  (C) The DCM delivered RefTel points on November 15 to MFA 
U/S for Multilateral Affairs Mauricio Montalvo, requesting 
GOE support in opposing the no action motion against the 
pending human rights resolution on Iran.  The DCM stressed 
the importance of maintaining the Third Committee's 
credibility as a forum for addressing human rights abuses, 
and showing international community concern for the Iranian 
people.  Montalvo said that he was in contact with Ecuador's 
mission in New York and that the GOE would likely support USG 
efforts, adding that the GOE also condemns Tehran's crackdown 
on basic freedoms. 
 
2.  (C) The DCM reminded Montalvo that Iran's recent actions 
and hostile language towards Israel justifies referring the 
rogue nation's nuclear program to the UNSC.  Montalvo said 
Ecuador is currently discussing the issue with the other 
Latin American countries on the 2005-2006 IAEA Board of 
Governors, and should have an official position soon. He 
implied that the GOE would likely support the EU-3 initiative. 
JEWELL