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### Viewing cable 07USNATO115, NORTH ATLANTIC COUNCIL READOUT FEBRUARY 21, 2007

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    RUCNOSC/ORGANIZATION FOR SECURITY COOPERATION IN EUROPE PRIORITY
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    RUEHAK/AMEMBASSY ANKARA PRIORITY 0339
    RUEHGB/AMEMBASSY BAGHDAD PRIORITY 0245
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    RUEHRL/AMEMBASSY BERLIN PRIORITY 0515
    RUEHSL/AMEMBASSY BRATISLAVA PRIORITY 4411
    RUEHDO/AMEMBASSY DOHA PRIORITY 0082
    RUEHIL/AMEMBASSY ISLAMABAD PRIORITY 0281
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    S E C R E T SECTION 01 OF 04 USNATO 000115

    SIPDIS

    NOFORN
    SIPDIS

    E.O. 12958: DECL: 02/21/2017
    TAGS: NATO PREL AF
    SUBJECT: NORTH ATLANTIC COUNCIL READOUT FEBRUARY 21, 2007

    Classified By: Charge Richard G. Olson for Reasons 1.4 (b) and (d)

    ¶1. (C) SUMMARY:

    -- Afghanistan: SYG proposes two steps to advance NATO's
    Comprehensive Approach in Afghanistan. Chairman of the
    Military Committee (CMC) Henault reported on ISAF manning
    issues and detailed recent Taliban movements in country.
    Canadian PermRep informed the Council that his government is
    holding discussions with the United Arab Emirates to bring
    130 UAE soldiers to Kandahar. UK PermRep stated that
    Jordanian Special Operations Forces (SOF) will deploy to
    Helmand. COMMENT: Both deployments are sensitive and not for
    public discussion. END COMMENT. UK and Italian PermReps
    described President Karzai,s recent visit to their
    respective capitals.

    -- Kosovo: CMC updated Council on the current security
    situation in Kosovo. Kosovo,s Unity Team visits Camp
    Nothing Hill for a security briefing. Slovenia increases its
    troop commitment to KFOR.

    -- Darfur: D/SYG reported on cross-border insurgent groups
    operating in the region. Regarding Somalia, he stated that
    NATO can only consider assistance to AMISOM after a specific
    request from the AU.

    -- IBAN Annual Activities Report for 2005 presented to
    Council, which approved the report's release to the public.

    END SUMMARY.

    ¶2. Afghanistan
    --------------
    (C) The SYG expressed his condolences over recent U.S. troop
    losses. Moving to the agenda, he said NATO needs to take
    concrete steps to move ahead on its &comprehensive
    approach,8 and cited two areas for immediate action. The
    first would be the creation of a reconstruction and
    development database, with the aim of improving coordination
    between the many organizations involved. The SYG suggested
    keeping the database in Kabul, with the secretariat of the
    JCMB as the repository. NATO would not have a direct role in
    the project, but would contribute the information in its
    Afghanistan Country Stability database. SCR Daan Everts will
    take the lead in promoting this idea in Kabul. Second, the
    SYG recommended increased cooperation with the Japanese
    government on the comprehensive approach in Afghanistan. The
    SYG reported the GoJ will contribute 20 million dollars
    specifically for development projects in provinces where they
    currently have no bilateral projects, and will increase
    cooperation with key contacts as a result. Again, SCR Everts
    will work with the Japanese Embassy in Kabul to move this
    forward. Finally, the SYG reminded PermReps that he is
    traveling to Afghanistan with SACEUR, and will report upon
    his return.

    ¶3. (C) CMC Gen. Henault noted that manning issues for ISAF HQ
    X remain a concern with many important positions unfilled;
    total staffing has increased from 66% to 75%. In his
    operational update, Henault reported that 30 to 60 Taliban
    had moved from Helmand into southern Farah province,
    occupying a district center. The GoA had since regained
    control of the district. Henault speculated the Taliban

    USNATO 00000115 002 OF 004

    operation may have been related to counter narcotics
    operations in the area. He added the Taliban can be expected
    to carry out similar operations, occupying lightly-held
    districts until run off by ISAF or Afghan forces. This tactic
    has the advantage to the Taliban of undermining local
    governments, and gaining maximum publicity with minimal risk.
    Henault reported on a February 14 operation 10 kilometers
    east of Musa Qala, which resulted in the death of a Taliban
    commander. Operations are also ongoing to clear insurgent
    strongholds near the Kajaki dam.

    ¶4. (C) Cautioning that the information be closely held,
    Canadian PermRep Juneau reported his government is in
    discussions with the UAE to bring 130 soldiers from that
    country into Kandahar. The Emirates, he said, would deploy a
    SOF platoon and two infantry platoons (with troop carriers),
    most probably in Spin Boldak along the border with
    Baluchistan. They would arrive in April 2007, achieving FOC
    a month later. In addition, the Emirates will provide up to
    30 million dollars of development aid for Kandahar, for
    mosques, schools and health clinics. Noting the sensitive
    nature of the information, UK PermRep Eldon said Jordan will
    deploy 80 SOF troops to Helmand, where they will have a
    &normal8 (vice SF) role. The Belgian PermRep expressed
    concern that Afghan refugees may be forcibly evicted from
    refugee camps in Pakistan, then called for increased contact
    between NATO and the UNHCR. The German PermRep asked
    pointedly about the proposed establishment of an Afghan
    Development Zone near Kunduz, saying the recent meeting of
    the JCMB had agreed these are appropriate for southern
    Afghanistan, but not for the north.

    ¶5. (C) Eldon reported on Karzai,s February 14)15 visit to
    the UK, pointing out that, in his public statements, Karzai
    took pains not to criticize the Pakistani government, and
    instead emphasized conciliation between the two countries.
    Eldon suggested this may show a change in Karzai,s tactics,
    by handling problems with Pakistan in private rather than
    airing grievances publicly. The Italian representative added
    that, during a February 16)17 visit to Rome, Karzai
    emphasized the need for increased justice reform in
    Afghanistan, as well as more development funding, to include
    more work on the Kabul to Bamian road. Karzai also
    emphasized the need for Afghanistan's neighbors to play a
    role in stability in Afghanistan.

    ¶6. (S) Intelligence Division Assistant Director Admiral
    Clayton, in an intelligence briefing, reported that the
    Taliban, despite not winning any clear-cut battles, has
    nevertheless been able to increase its influence,
    particularly in southern Afghanistan. Helmand province
    continues to be the focus of the Taliban, where they are
    consolidating safe areas; they also hope to cut off or
    capture Kandahar city. The morale and confidence of fighters
    remains high. Funding to the Taliban has increased
    significantly over the last year, including from &Arab
    countries8, while revenues from the opium trade are likely
    to increase in 2007. In response to this discussion of
    Taliban funding from sources in Saudi Arabia, DCM noted the
    Saudi government had cooperated with the USG on terrorist
    financing and suggested the USG may be able to provide
    additional information to Allies.

    Kosovo

    USNATO 00000115 003 OF 004

    ------
    ¶7. (C) The ASYG reminded the Council today that U.N. Special
    Envoy Ahtisaari will host both Belgrade and Pristina
    negotiating teams in Vienna to begin their consultations on
    his status proposal. The CMC briefed that the security
    situation in Kosovo remains calm, but tense, noting the
    recent explosion of the three UNMIK vehicles on February
    19th. Leaders from Kosovo,s Unity Team visited Camp Nothing
    Hill where they received a briefing on KFOR,s readiness to
    maintain a safe and secure environment. The Slovenian
    PermRep announced that his country will be increasing its
    commitment to Kosovo by deploying a mechanized battalion of
    600 troops which will be located in Multi-National Task
    Force-West near the town of Pec. The force will be declared
    ready by March 1. The Spanish PermRep announced that his
    Foreign Minister, in his capacity as the OSCE representative,
    will visit both Belgrade and Pristina next week.

    Darfur
    ------
    ¶8. (SBU) The D/SYG reported on discussions between the
    C.A.R., Sudan, and Chad regarding insurgent groups operating
    within the three territories, and noted UN planning for a
    border monitoring mission along these countries, shared
    borders. Regarding Somalia, he said the increasing security
    vacuum there has put the African Union under pressure to plan
    for AMISOM, particularly given the impending arrival of
    Ugandan troops. If the AU wants support from NATO for this
    mission, it will need to provide specific requests beyond the
    generic note verbale sent in January.

    ¶9. (C) CMC Gen. Henault reported a battalion of Rwandan
    troops serving in AMIS are being rotated out using
    Algerian-provided aircraft, which should be completed as of
    February 21. The AU is expecting NATO to provide the lift to
    rotate two additional Rwandan battalions. Henault noted a
    joint NATO ) AU team has traveled to Khartoum to provide
    &lessons learned8 training at the Darfur Integrated Task
    Force HQ. The same team will subsequently provide similar
    training for the Force Headquarters in El Fashir.

    Iraq
    ----
    ¶10. (SBU) There was no substantive discussion on Iraq this
    week.

    NATO Cooperation with UN and EU
    -------------------------------
    ¶11. UK PermRep Eldon urged NATO to continue coordinating and
    cooperating with other organizations such as the UN and the
    EU. He suggested that NATO raise consciousness on issues
    currently affecting the UN. Dutch PermRep Schaper suggested
    NATO pay close attention to what value it could add to
    resolving issues being discussed in the UN or EU.

    IBAN Annual Activities Report for 2005
    --------------------------------------
    ¶12. The IBAN report to Council focused on improving financial
    management at NATO, highlighting three substantial audit
    issues (including ACO and ACT); noting the progress made in
    auditing and closing NSIP projects; sharing the Board's
    expectation that not all agencies will be IPSAS compliant in
    2006 (resulting in more qualified audit opinions); and
    requesting the public release of the IBAN Annual Activities

    USNATO 00000115 004 OF 004

    Report in order to improve fiscal transparency.

    OLSON

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