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### Viewing cable 10KUWAIT45, TREASURY A/S COHEN REQUESTS CONTINUED TF

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10KUWAIT45 | 2010-01-24 11:11 | 2010-12-05 21:09 | SECRET//NOFORN | Embassy Kuwait
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    VZCZCXYZ0001
    PP RUEHWEB

    DE RUEHKU #0045/01 0241125
    ZNY SSSSS ZZH
    P 241125Z JAN 10
    FM AMEMBASSY KUWAIT
    TO RUEHC/SECSTATE WASHDC PRIORITY 4460
    INFO RUEHZM/GULF COOPERATION COUNCIL COLLECTIVE PRIORITY
    RHEHNSC/NSC WASHDC PRIORITY

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    S E C R E T KUWAIT 000045

    NOFORN

    SIPDIS

    EEB/ESC/TFS, NEA/ARP, S/CT,
    DEFENSE FOR OSD, CENTCOM,
    TREASURY FOR A/S COHEN

    E.O. 12958: DECL: 01/25/2020
    TAGS: KTFN PTER PGOV EFIN KU
    SUBJECT: TREASURY A/S COHEN REQUESTS CONTINUED TF
    COOPERATION

    REF: A. KUWAIT 431
    ¶B. 09 KUWAIT 921
    ¶C. 09 KUWAIT 951
    ¶D. 09 KUWAIT 1178
    ¶E. KUWAIT 15
    ¶F. 09 STATE 131801

    Classified By: Economic Counselor Oliver John for reasons
    1.4, (b), (d), (e).

    ¶1. (C) Summary and Key Points. During a series of meetings on
    January 13 in Kuwait, Treasury A/S Cohen:

    - Emphasized the Obama administration's commitment to
    disrupt, dismantle, and eventually defeat Al-Qa'ida to
    prevent their return to Afghanistan and Pakistan;

    - Stressed that the Gulf-based financial support networks
    for the Taliban and al-Qa'ida are largely the same, making a
    cooperative effort on all fronts critical;

    - Applauded GoK's intensified efforts over the past year
    to combat illicit finance, but stressed the need to do more,
    particularly to choke off the flow of funds to extremists in
    South Asia;

    - Drew GoK attention to the upcoming FATF mutual
    evaluation and warned that deficiencies in Kuwait's current
    AML regime will have a very negative impact on that review.
    In this regard, he urged Kuwait to pass the amended AML law
    as expeditiously as possible;

    - Highlighted the travel ban imposed by UNSCR 1267, and
    urged the GoK to communicate with recipient countries (and
    with the USG) if it learns of impending travel.

    - For their part, Kuwaiti officials expressed their
    interest in cooperating with the USG to combat terrorism and
    their strong concern about the crisis in Yemen and its
    potential impact on GCC states. They were reluctant to
    speculate on how long it would take parliament to pass the
    amended AML legislation, but stressed that the GoK had passed
    it to parliament on "an urgent basis". xxxxxxxxxxxx
    committed to following-up on the travel of Kuwait's 3 UNSCR
    1267 designees. End Summary and Key Points.

    ¶2. (C) xxxxxxxxxxxx, Treasury A/S Cohen accompanied by
    Ambassador met with xxxxxxxxxxxx. A/S Cohen also met separately with xxxxxxxxxxxx
    Department for Combating Money Laundering Department. The
    meetings also provided an opportunity to deliver ref F
    points.

    ¶3. (C) In the context of POTUS' strategic focus on
    Afghanistan and Pakistan, A/S Cohen highlighted concerns
    about funding of extremist groups in South Asia, such as
    Al-Qa'ida and the Taliban. Cohen stated USG concerns that
    terrorist facilitators were still operating in Kuwait and
    urged GoK officials to increase efforts to combat terrorist
    financing and facilitation from Kuwaiti sources. Cohen
    raised concern over funds going to extremist groups in Yemen,
    Afghanistan and Pakistan and noted that the funding networks
    were interconnected, rendering impractical an approach to
    disrupting financing that sought to differentiate between the
    Taliban and Al-Qa'ida. (Note: The GoK has been much more
    concerned with the Al-Qa'ida threat than the Taliban. End
    Note.)

    ¶4. (C) GoK officials reaffirmed Kuwait's commitment to an
    on-going partnership with the USG and their interest in
    stopping the financing of terrorism. They acknowledged
    deficiencies in the Kuwaiti legal framework, but also
    stressed that their current procedures -- especially on
    charities regulations -- had brought the issue under better
    control. xxxxxxxxxxxx explained that that the Ministry of
    Social and Labor Affairs (MoSAL) and the Ministry of Foreign
    Affairs (MFA) oversee charitable funds sent abroad. He
    described the process by which MoSAL and MFA engage Kuwaiti
    embassies, coordinate with host governments to verify the
    legitimacy of charities and projects before funds are
    distributed, and then complete an audit of projects to verify
    activity (ref c). Prefacing his remarks with "we are 100%
    with you in Afghanistan," xxxxxxxxxxxx said that
    "fortunately" Kuwaiti charities have accepted the new
    controls and understand that "money needs to be followed and
    tracked to the last dollar". xxxxxxxxxxxx stated "we are
    keeping an eye on extremists; Kuwait has learned from past
    mistakes and has taken action to successfully reduce criminal
    activity". He observed that improved regulations were
    forcing criminals to move their money outside the formal
    financial network "by hand". All officials stressed that GoK
    efforts to implement new policies and oversight procedures
    has aided in deterring criminals from moving funds to
    extremist groups; in that context they welcomed increased
    bilateral cooperation to further build Kuwaiti capacity and
    capabilities, but sought "concrete evidence" as well as
    "suggestive intelligence", so that further legal action could
    be taken.

    Yemen: A Growing CT Concern

    ¶5. (S/NF) GoK officials expressed concern about recent
    activities in Yemen, specifically over the growth of
    Al-Qa'ida in the Arabian Peninsula (AQAP).xxxxxxxxxxxx and
    xxxxxxxxxxxx both denied allegations by Yemen's Prime
    Minister that Kuwaiti Shi'a were funding Shi'a Houthi
    militants in Yemen. xxxxxxxxxxxx requested details about
    Yemeni CT cooperation with the USG, noting that Al-Qa'ida was
    trying to control Yemen, and that "our role" (i.e., the
    international community) is to dry up sources of funding,
    which required extensive international cooperation. Although
    xxxxxxxxxxxx acknowledged and encouraged USG efforts in
    Afghanistan noting that "the cost is high but the only choice
    is to continue the mission to reduce the threat," he urged
    early efforts to prevent Yemen from becoming another
    Afghanistan.

    ¶6. (C) With regard to Kuwaiti actions, xxxxxxxxxxxx noted GoK
    aid efforts in Yemen. He said that "if we don't fund
    positive interventions such as schools and mosques for 'at
    risk' youth, extremists will fill the vacuum". xxxxxxxxxxxx
    confirmed that funds sent to Yemen were distributed through
    an MFA account housed at the CBK and that the GoK coordinated
    with the GoY as part of Kuwait's process for monitoring
    charitable giving. He noted that Kuwait's Foreign Minister
    Dr. Sheikh Mohammed Al-Sabah would attend UK Prime Minister
    Gordon Brown's January 28th International Summit on Yemen on
    Kuwait's behalf and that the GCC has planned an advance
    meeting of the donor's conference to discuss how to support
    Yemen. He noted concerns that aid channeled through the GoY
    would not reach the people, due to endemic corruption, but
    asked then "who" could coordinate aid.

    Amended AML Law Needed Before FATF Evaluation

    ¶7. (C) A/S Cohen cautioned that the lack of a FATF-compliant
    AML law that outlawed terrorist financing would hurt Kuwait
    in the upcoming Financial Action Task Force (FATF)
    evaluation. He urged the GoK to do whatever possible to push
    parliament to pass the pending AML law as Kuwait is the only
    GCC country that does not outlaw terror financing. Kuwaiti
    officials stressed that the amended AML law, as proposed to
    Parliament, would significantly improve the ongoing efforts
    to deal with illicit finance. They thanked Cohen for USG
    suggestions on improving the draft amended law as well as the
    participation from the USG at the December AML conference
    (ref d). They expressed confidence that this law would give
    them the necessary legislation to properly enforce and
    prosecute financial crimes. They also noted that Kuwait is
    engaged in several public awareness campaigns including the
    impact of money laundering and a de-radicalization campaign
    highlighting the negative impact of extremism.

    ¶8. (C) GoK officials expressed their hope that Parliament has
    prioritized the amended AML legislation, but were less
    sanguine on the law's chances for passage. xxxxxxxxxxxx said
    that he hoped parliament would pass the law, but guessed that
    there was a 50/50 chance that the government will gather
    enough votes to pass it within this term. He also noted that
    the law is a step in the right direction, but even if it is
    passed challenges exist in getting the courts to 'work' as
    cases take three to four years to prosecute and then if
    appealed another three to four years to conclude.

    More Needs to Be Done

    ¶9. (C) A/S Cohen noted the continued need to disrupt
    terrorist funding streams. He noted that funding from Kuwait
    to extremist networks in South Asia is of particular concern,
    especially funding of Taliban activity in the AF/PAK region.
    Cohen stated the US would support Kuwait's efforts to combat
    illicit finance and to pursue the passage of current
    legislation in any way necessary. He offered assistance in
    capacity building for enforcement and prosecutorial
    authorities that would help fulfill FATF recommendations. He
    also acknowledged the need to share detailed information
    about suspected financiers and facilitators.

    ¶10. (C) A/S Cohen acknowledged the importance of efforts to
    disrupt planned attacks against U.S. and Kuwaiti targets and
    the significance of holding open trials to dissuade others.
    He expressed concern, however, that the three Kuwaiti UN 1267
    designees (Al Bathali, Al-Ali, and Jalamah) and others, are
    still traveling and providing support to extremist groups. He
    cited the recent travel of UN 1267 designee Hamid Al-Ali to
    Turkey in February 2009 and the GoK request to the UNSC to
    waive travel restrictions for two 1267 designees to make the
    Hajj pilgrimmage. A/S Cohen stressed that the UNSC 1267
    travel ban was one of the more effective sanctions and urged
    the GOK to notify destination countries (and the USG whenever
    possible), as well as the UN of planned designee travel.
    xxxxxxxxxxxx noted the difficulties involved in monitoring
    intra-GCC travel (since GCC nationals can travel on ID cards
    rather than passports), but committed to following up to
    ensure that 1267 designees are being handled according to UN
    mandate. For his part, xxxxxxxxxxxx asserted that the GoK
    is keeping a close watch on known terrorists/facilitators and
    receives reports on their activities from their own families.

    ¶11. (S/NF) Comment. Cohen's visit came at a good time given
    growing Kuwaiti concerns about terrorism and instability
    emanating from Yemen. To the extent an Af/Pak-Yemen
    connection can be developed for the GoK, USG-GoK strategic
    interests can be aligned further. The visit usefully
    reinforced the USG's capacity building strategy and
    encouraged closer overall CT cooperation; Cohen's GoK
    interlocutors were generally receptive to the idea of an
    enhanced bilateral training program aimed at combating
    financial crimes. The proposed interagency capacity building
    program will build a constituency here as will our
    willingness to help the GoK take the steps they need to take
    for the upcoming FATF mutual evaluation. While incremental
    progress is possible within the existing legal framework,
    passage of an amended AML/CTF law is clearly necessary to
    give authorities here the necessary legal tools to
    effectively combat terror financing and other financial
    crimes. End Comment

    ¶12. (U) A/S Cohen has cleared this message.

    ********************************************* *********
    For more reporting from Embassy Kuwait, visit:
    visit Kuwait's Classified Website at:

    http://www.intelink.sgov.gov/wiki/Portal:Kuwa it
    ********************************************* *********
    jones

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