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### Viewing cable 10BANJUL65, Ambassador Meets with President Jammeh

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10BANJUL65 | 2010-02-26 12:12 | 2011-02-05 21:09 | CONFIDENTIAL | Embassy Banjul

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    C O N F I D E N T I A L BANJUL 000065

    E.O. 12958: DECL: 2020/02/26
    TAGS: PREL PGOV PINS PHUM GA
    SUBJECT: Ambassador Meets with President Jammeh

    CLASSIFIED BY: Barry L. Wells, Ambassador, State, Executive Office;
    REASON: 1.4(B), (D)

    1.(SBU) SUMMARY: In what turned in to a two hour meeting on topics
    ranging from the AU Summit, regional issues, human rights, and the
    Middle East, President Jammeh highlighted both the positive and
    negative aspects of the bi-lateral relationship and continued to
    stress his deep respect and appreciation for America and President
    Barack Obama. "I want your government to know that I am not the
    monster you think I am," said President Jammeh in a meeting with
    AMB, convened at Jammeh's request. President Jammeh continued in
    what concluded to be "a declaration of his commitment to remain a
    true friend of the United States." President Jammeh stressed
    several times during the meeting that despite appearances, his
    friendship with Iran, Venezuela, and Cuba does not affect his
    willingness to continue a close partnership with the U.S. Unlike
    previous meetings when a number of ministers attended, Jammeh was
    joined only by Njogu Bah, newly-appointed Secretary General. END
    SUMMARY.

    You ignore My Friends, I'll Ignore Yours
    -----------------------------------------

    ¶2. (C) President Jammeh said he wanted it to be very clear to the
    USG that his friendship with Cuba, Venezuela, and Iran does not in
    any way reflect that his government approves of all of their
    behaviors and principles. He gave the example of voting against
    Iran on the Security Council for Human Rights, despite their close
    relationship. He said he does not condone Iran's Human Rights
    record and told them so. President Jammeh stressed that "his
    friendship with Iran does not mean we always agree with them or
    that we have any intention of fighting against important U.S.
    interests. "I don't approve of your government always siding with
    your friend Israel," he said, "but I continue to value our
    relationship without reservation. Therefore you do the same, you
    ignore my friends, and I'll ignore yours.

    3.(C) President Jammeh made several references lauding the efforts
    of President Obama and calling him "the solution to the world's
    problems." He said it pained him deeply to see the divide in
    America with groups of people criticizing Obama's efforts to abate
    the policy of isolationism in our foreign policy. The Ambassador
    pointed out that this is the democratic process at work where those
    with differing views have the opportunity to voice those views,
    even if they differ from those of the President.

    Jammeh on Israel
    -----------------------

    4.(C) According to President Jammeh, the entire problem of the
    Middle East, rests on America's unconditional relationship and
    support to Israel. Jammeh relayed accounts of The Gambia's previous
    close relationship with Israel prior to Ariel Sharon and suggested
    that President Obama take a personal risk and shift America's
    relationship with Israel. He stressed that it is the only way to
    bring peace to the Middle East. Jammeh again stressed "We have
    never been your enemy and will never be your enemy, but there are
    some things that we disagree on, and Israel is one of them."

    President Jammeh on Homosexuality and Human Rights
    ---------------------------------

    5.(C) AMB suggested to President Jammeh that perception of him by
    outside observers could be attributed in large part to some of his
    more incendiary comments such as those related to human rights
    workers and "cutting off homosexual's heads". The President
    responded, "Yes I did make those comments but did I actually cut
    off anyone's head? Have I ever arrested anyone for being gay? No,
    but Senegal has arrested and imprisoned someone for being gay and
    they receive the MCC. There are gays here in The Gambia, I know
    that. But they live in secret and that is fine with me, as long as
    long as they go about their business in private we don't mind. But
    if you are talking about marrying in this country, that will never
    happen. We will never accept gays."

    ¶6. (C) The Ambassador briefed the President on the general issues
    contained in the Human Rights report which was not yet released,
    pointing out that there are criticisms in areas such as press
    freedom and treatment of homosexuals. Jammeh continued with a
    monologue on policies in France and Great Britain limiting
    religious dress in public and religious symbols. "Yes my comments
    were strong but what about those issues? Are those not outrageous
    comments and actions from the West? But when it comes from me, I
    look like monster for defending my country's religious beliefs." He
    ended this by saying that no one likes to be disliked and that he
    finds this baseless criticism to be painful. The Ambassador
    suggested that sometimes the choice of words can be left to
    interpretation and care should be taken when speaking in public.

    Jammeh the Peace Maker
    -------------------------------

    ¶7. (U) President Jammeh seemed to be making a part confession-part
    plea for a better relationship with the U.S. He offered his
    assistance in mitigating tough conversations with difficult
    partners such as Iran and Venezuela and promised to be of great
    assistance. He reiterated an earlier claim that it was his
    influence with Qaddafi that resulted in Libya turning over the
    Lockerbie bomber for trial. He said that others had taken credit
    for solutions to some difficult problems in Africa at the AU, but
    he let them have the credit. He said the Muslim way is not to take
    credit for your good deeds, but to do things quietly. He also
    referred to his efforts in Guinea-Bissau and the recent successful
    re-building of relations with Senegal.

    Comment
    -----------------

    ¶8. (C) President Jammeh in this meeting appeared to be unusually
    concerned with how the U.S. sees him. He said specifically that he
    had called the Ambassador in to reassure the US of his friendship.
    He repeated that he is not asking for anything or any assistance,
    but wants to be given respect. Either way, we have an opportunity
    to build on our constructive relationship with this majority Muslim
    country that has shown willingness to cooperate with us and has
    proven to be an influential key player in the region. Given the
    fragmented, ineffective opposition in The Gambia, Jammeh is likely
    to be re-elected to another 5 year term in the next Presidential
    election scheduled for September 2011.

    WELLS

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