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Norman, Alain G

From: Norman, Alain G

Sent: Thursday, October 13, 2005,3:04 PM
To: Atkinson, David R; Fox, Stephen R (NEAlRA); Campbell, William N(AF/EX); Martinez, Eduardo J
Cc: Morrow, Michael K; Bass, John R (OPS); Christenson, Richard A; Yu, Alari'K
Subject: Katrina Wrap-up

Yes, gentlemen, its an optimistic subject line, but I'm writing to ask you to let me know the latest on any
outstanding matters relating to offers of assistance from countries in your region.

As you may know, rm currently sub'ing for Michelle, and I was reviewing the materials she left me. As I
understand it, here's about where we stand (other than EUR countries, which I've been following, and SA, which
all seem to be completed):
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Brunei - Acceptance cable in progress?
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Fr. Polynesia - 100% decline cable in progress?·
Philippines - 100% decline cable in progress? -1~~ IJo.. Aoto4. ~ ,I
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Jordan - Steve: Weren'~u getting in touch with OFDAIFEMA about accepting something? _/Mft. t stNf (4rItl,~u.n
Libya - OFAC ok pending? qf. :J. /7" tf()l
Morocco -100% decline cable in progress? cltr. f} 176017

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Barbados - Ed, weren't you going to send me some info so I could ping somebody else? ----";;-"t-::;tP;.,-
Brazil - 100% decline cable in progress? .. a"ttut t:'''''',{b6'f
Dominica - 100% decline cable in progress? . .
Ecuador - 100% decline cable in progress?
EI Salvador - 100% decline cable in progress? {~,4,' J)
Guatemala - 100% decline cable in progress? (I .. MJ)
Jamaica - I know, I know, a mil-mil Issue ...:) '"'' .",t ~ '1'W ~ ~~ ?
Nicaragua - 100% decline cable in progress?
Panama - 100% decline cable in progress?" •• +tJ
Paraguay - 100% decline cable in.progress?
St. V & Gs - Acceptance cable in progress?
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*(For these, perhaps you'll need to check with S/ES-CR's Natalie Chagnon, if she already received the cable to go
out.)

I'd really appreciate your letting me know iflwhen the relevant cables have gone out (with MRNs would be nice).

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IMMEDIATE HANOI

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SENSITIVE

E.O. 12958: N/A

TAGS: AEMR, ASEC, CASC, EAID, AMGT, VM

SUBJECT: TFUS01: RESPONSE TO OFFER OF HURRICANE KATRINA

ASSISTANCE FROM VIETNAM

REF: STATE

1. (SBU) This is an action request.

2. (SBU) The cable contains the official USG reaction to

the offer of assistance for Hurricane Katrina from the
Food and Foodstuff Association of HCM, Vietnam. Embassy
Hanoi should deliver the points in para 3 at the highest
appropriate level and at the earliest opportunity'.

3. (SBU) Talking points:

The U.S. Government· is most appreciative of the

generous offer of assistance from the Food and Foodstuff
Association of HCM, Vietnam,in the aftermath of Hurricane
Katrina.

-- We are pleased to accept your financial assistance of

$1,000 but unfortunately,we are unable to accept your kind offer
of coffee, rice, pepperking, noodles, and drinking water.

The USG has received an outpouring of support from many

nations and international organizations. On behalf of the
United States Government and all Americans, we thank you for this offer of
assistance.
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE
REVIEW AUTHORITY: FRANK TUMMINIA
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IMMEDIATE HANOI

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SENSITIVE

E.O. 12958: N/A

TAGS: AEMR, ASEC, CASC, EAlD, AMGT, VM

SUBJECT: TFUS01: RESPONSE TO OFFER OF HURRICANE KATRINA

ASSISTANCE FROM VIETNAM

REF: STATE

1. (SBU) This is an action request.

2. (SBU) The cable cont~ins the official USG reaction to

the offer of assistance for Hurricane Katrina fro~ the
Food and Foodstuff Association of HCM, Vietnam. Embassy
Hanoi should deliver the points in para 3 at the highest
appropriate level and at the earliest opportunity.

3. (SBU) Talking points:

The U.S. Government is most appreciative of the

generous offer of assistance from the Food and Foodstuff
Association of HCM, Vietnam, in the aftermath of Hurricane
Katrina.

-~- We are pleased to accept your financial assistance of

$1,000 but unfortunately we are unable to accept your'kind offer
of coffee, rice, pepperking, noodles, and drinking water.

The USG has received an outpouring of support from many

nations and international organizations: On behalf of the
United States Government, we thank you for this offer of
assistance.
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HURRICANE KATRINA FROM FOREIGh ~ DY NIEN
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1. PLEA5E DELIVER FOLLOWING ,MESSA\ /~OM SECRETARY RICE TO
FM NGUYEN DY NIEN. THE DEPARTMENT G0ES NOT PLAN TO RELEASE
THE TEXT OF THE SECRETARY'S MESSAGE BUT HAS NO OBJECTION
IF THE GOVERNMENT OF VIETNAM WISHES TO DO SO. THERE WILL
BE NO SIGNED ORIGINAL.
2. BEGIN TEXT:
Dear Mr. Minister:
Thank you for the thoughtful message of sympathy regarding
the devastation caused by Hurricane Katrina, one of the
most destructive hurricanes in U.S. history. It is
comforting to have such caring people from across the
globe reaching out to us at this tragic time.
I deeply appreciate Vietnam's offer to provide $100,000 to
the victims of Hurricane Katrina. We are pleased to
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accept. your generous assistance and know that Vietnam has

been and will continue to be a great help in the relief
effort.
I am grateful for your support and concern.
Sincerely,
Condoleezza Rice
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UNCLASSIFIED
TELEGRAM September 08, 2005

To: SECSTATE WASHOe - IMMEDIATE

Action: EAP

From: AMEMBASSY HANOI (HANOI 2323 - IMMEDIATE)

TAGS: AEMR, CASC, MARR, PGOV, PINS, PREL, VN

Captions: SENSITIVE'

Subject: VIETNAM PLEDGES CASH, SUPPORT FOR KATRINA VICTIMS'

Ref: A) STATE 164429

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1. (U) Summary: Assistant Foreign Minister Nguyen Duc Hung
told the Ambassador that the GVN will donate USD 100,000 to
the victims of Hurricane Katrina and has a team of 10-15
doctors and medical personnel standing by to travel to the
united States to assist as needed. He also said the
Vietnamese Red Cross will coordinate a campaign to collect
donations from Vietnamese citizens and mass organizations
and then channel those donation. to the victims. The GVN
announc~d the ~ecisio~ ~t the Ministry of Foreign Affairs'
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iff e'r'en'~:e~;';1Tilt~er*i1n""''tih e'''''d's y ,':o,n"',S'e pt'e jn'b e-r·' 8 • The
Ambassador re60mmended t&at the GVN ~hannel its cash
donation to a U.S~ NGO (per reftelinetructionG) an~
provided a list of possible recipients provided on the FEMA
website. End Summary.

2. (SBU) AFM Rung called the Ambassador on the morning of

September 8 and asked him to come to the Ministry for a
meeting. He discussed the issue of Vietnam's representation
at UNGA (reporte~ septel) and then informed the Ambassador
that Vietnam intends to provide USD 100,000 to the victims
of Hurricane Katrina. The "humble contribu~ion" is a
"concrete ex~ression of the sympathy and solidarity of the
Vietnamese people,' Rung said. Vietnam is willing to
provide the donation in cash or in kind, Hung said. Vietnam
has a team of doctors and medical personnel standing by and
ready eo go to the United States to assist with treating
victims of ~he hurricane, Hung added. Supplementing this
official assistance, the Vietnamese Red"CroBs wi,il "con~ider
the appropriate way to assist American victims." The first
step in the Vietnamese Red Cross' effort would be to
coordinate a drive to collect donations from Vietnamese
citizens and ma;s organizations, he said.

3. (U) The Ambassador told AFH Hung that Vietnam's offer is

generous and "far from humble." He recommended that the GVN
consider a charitable donation to a relief organization such
as the American Red Cross as the fastest and most effective
way to reach the disaster victims. The Ambassador asked AFH
Hung to be patient while disaster relief agencies in the
United States determine how and if it will be possible to
take advantage of Vietnam's offer of a medical t~sm.

4. (U) The response of the world to the United States'

tragedy is an a~azin9 story, the Ambasaador said, and

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE

REVIEW AUTHORITY: FRANK TUMMINIA UNCLASSIFIED
DATE/CASE ID: 28 JUL 2006 200503991
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Vietnam's contribution will be deeply appreciated by the

America.n people.

5. (U) Amba.ssa.dor Marine sUbsequently sent a letter to AFM

Hung accepting the donation.

Begin letter text:

September 8. 2005

Dear Ambassador Hung:

I was deeply toucned to be informed by you that the

Government and people of Vietnam plan to make a donation to
help Americans devastated by Hurricane Katrina and to
contribute a medical team to the recovery effort. Vietnam's
generous offer will mean a great deal to the American
people.

Currently, U.S. response agencies are trying t~ match the

offers the United States has received from donors around the
world with the needs in affected areas and to ensure that
proper assistance reaches the site wh~re it will do the most
good. It may take some time to make these assessments and
we ask for your Government's patience in allowing us the
time to accomplish this. To facilitate this process, it
will be helpful if your government can identify an English
speaking technical level expert to serve as a point of
contact for our experts as we consider Vietnam's offer of a
medical team,

The outpouring of domestic asuistance and existing

international offers appear sufficient to meet our immediate
critical, te6hnical needs. Having said that, we recognize
tha~ the long-term reconstruction needs may well require
additional international assistance and we will keep your
Government advised as these specific needs are clarified.

At the S4me time, we all recognize that the burden of caring

for displaced persons will fall to a large extent upon non-
governmental relief oTganizations. As a result, we believe
that the best recipient for Vietnam's otfer of $100,000
would be a non-governmental organization of your choosing

rather than the United States Government. In our meeting

this morning, you mentioned the American Red Cross as a
possible recipient of Vietnam's donation. This would be an
excellent solution. Other alternative organizations
identified by the U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency
include:

- The Bush-Clinton Katrina Fund, established by former

Presidents Bush and Clinton to receive donations to assist
victims of Hurricane Katrina;
- The Alabama Governor's Emergency Relief Fund, set up to
as~ist the residents of Alabama in recovering from the
Hurricane;
- The Louisiana Disaster Recovery Foundation, which targets
assistance to victims in Louisiana;
- The Mississippi Hurricane Recovery Fund, which focuses on
recovery operations in Mis~issippi; and.
- The Salvation Army.

In addition to this list. other organizations active in the

disaster relief effort who are in need of donations can be
found through the Network for Good (www.networkforgood.org)
ana the National Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster

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1 also gratefully acknowledge the information that the

Vietnamese Red Cross will facilitate con~ributions by
Vietnamese citizens and mass organizations to the relief
effort.

Whichever organization the Government of Vietnam chooses to

support, staff fro~ the United States Embassy can assist in
facilitating the donation. Please call Mr. Ben Hoeling in
o~r Political Section to arrange the details. He can be
reached at Tel: 772-1500 ext. 2216. !

Once again, on behalf of the people and the Government of

the United States of America, than~ you for your generosity
and your compassion.

5illcerely,

Michael N. Marine

End text of letter.

MARINE

Additional Addressees:
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E.O. 12958: N/A

TAGS: PREL, PINS, AEMR, HARR, CASC, PGOV, VN

SUBJECT: VIETNAM PLEDGES CASH, SUPPORT FOR KATRINA VICTIMS

REF. A) State 164429

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To:
Adams, John Q
Wednesday, October 19, 20052:57 PM
Chagnon, Natalie L(S/ES-CR)
:lJ+10
Cc: Atkinson, David R; Rapson, Robert G
Subject: FW: EAP response cables for Katrina

Follow Up Flag: Follow up

Flag Status: Green

Natalie,

I have been unabe to locate a cable number for the cable to Vietnam on Katrina aid. Can you help? Can you confirm that
the cable went out?

John Adams
Vietnam Desk
7-1699

From: Atkinson, David R

Sent: Wednesday, September 28, 2005 1:49 PM
To: McCarthy, Deborah A
Cc: EAP-Staff Assistants-DL; Mahaffey, Charles T (EAP/RSP); Zanek, Zachariah; Bennett, Katia J; Avelallemant, Alex N;
Watson, Micah Li Chaudhary, Shamila N; Adams, John Q; Cenzer, Matthew A (EAP/PMBS); Olbrysh, Kevin L (EAP/BCLlV)i
Weyer, Jonathan C (EAPjBCLlV); Aggeler, Brian C; Katrina Working Group
SUbject: EAP response cables for Katrina .

Deborah,

As we discussed yesterday, EAP has already responded to many of the countries listed as Pending by the Task Force.
These responses were included in Secretarial Reply's to condolence letters tasked 9/12-9/23 by the Correspondence Unit.
These responses were not tracked in the same way as the USG acceptance messages were, and it's taken a bit to
uncover what was sent out via Correspondence unit, which don't normally show up in our CX queue. I've attached the
folloWing spreadsheet to go over where EAP currently stands.

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Correspondence. xis
(22 KB)

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Vietnam was responded to previously by S but we have drafted formal replies jf necessary below:

Vietnam Katrina
Response.DOC (oo.

David Atkinson
Global Affairs Officer
Regional Security Policy
Bureau of East Asian and Pacific Affairs
202-647-2031 (office)
202-647-0076 (fax)

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE

REVIEW AUTHORITY: FRANK TUMMINIA
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From: Adams, John Q(Main State 5206}

Sent: Tuesday, October 18, 2005 8:51 AM
To: Katrina Working Group
Subject: FW: Confirmation of Vietnam's Contribution

We now have confirmation from the Bush-Clinton Katrina Fund that the Vietnamese contribution of $100,000 has been received.
Please update your information to reflect this fact.

Thank you,

John Adams
Vietnam Desk .
647-1699

From: Rapson, Robert G

sent: Tuesday, October 18, 2005 7:56 AM
To: Adams, John Q
SUbject: FW: Confirmation UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE
REVIEW AUTHORITY: FRANK TUMMINIA
John, DATE/CASE ID: 30 AUG 2006 20'0503991

Will you handle. Thanks, Rob

From: Knapper, Marc E(Hanoi)

sent: Tuesday, October 18, 2005 2:11 AM
To: Rapson, Robert Gi Adams, John Q
Cc: Moeling, Benjamin Xi Boardman, John Si Marine, Michael W(hanoi>"
SUbject: FW: Confinnation

Rob. John,

This is confirmation that the 100,000 the GVN donated arrived safe and sound in.the account of the Bush Clinton Katrina Fund.
Plesae update the relevant office as appropriate that Vietnam's contribution is no longer just "pledged." Thanks,

Marc
-----Original Message-----
From: Ashleigh Georgia [mallto:ageorgia@clintonfoundation.org]
sent: Tuesday, October 18, 2005 3:59 AM
To: Ben Moeling; Knapper, Marc E
SUbject: Confirmation

Hello again,

I have confirmed that we received the October 5th donation..

. I will write again with more information about the thank you letter as soon as I know more. If you have any requests regarding
that letter, please feel free to let me know.

Best,
Ashleigh

Ashleigh R. Georgia

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Office of President Bill Clinton
The Clinton Foundation
212.348.0132 phone
. ageorgia@clintonfoundation.org

www.clintonfoundation.org

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From: Atkinson, David R
Sent: Friday. September 30, 2005 2:11 PM
To: McCarthy. Deborah A
SUbject: RE: Katrina cables from Thursday

Follow Up Flag: Follow up

Flag Status: Blue

GOV could too easily be confused with Government of Venezuela. the Vatican or Vanuatu I guess.

From: McCarthy, Deborah A

Sent: Friday, September 30,20052:05 PM
To: Atkinson, David R
Subject: RE: Katrina cables from Thursday

Hope Embassy noted they are an acceptable organization. I thought it was GOV.

From: Atkinson, David R

sent: . Friday, september30,2005 2:03 PM
To: Mccarthy, Deborah A
Subject: RE: Katrina cables from Thursday

It was a Vietnamese agricultural commercial organization. with relations 10 the GVN (of which nature I'm not certain) but
they insisted on providing the money to the USG. rather than a counterpart or NGO.

David

From: McCarthy, Deborah A

Sent: Friday, September 30,20051:54 PM
To: Atkinson, David R
Subject: RE: Katrina cablesfrom Thursday

Thanks. I will get this to Michelle to update matrix. She is not on the class.
RE Vietnam, they added 1K to the USG? Sounds odd....

From: . Atkinson, David R

sent: Friday, September 30, 2005 1:35 PM
To: . Mccarthy, Deborah A
Cc: Aggeler, BrianC; Watson, MicahL; W~er, Jonathan C (EAP/BCL1V); Adams, John Q; EAP-Staff Assistants-DL
Subject: FW: Katrina cables from Thursday

Deborah,

Attached are the five cables you asked for on Wednesday with changes requested yesterday. We are holding the NO
cable for FSM for now. Please note the cable to Palau covers only the $50.000 gov-gov donation they are presenting to
Post in the next ,few days, and does not cover the other $50.000 to the ARC the Secretary has already expressed
appreciation for.

The Vietnam cable is in addition to the S response to the GVN's offer of $100,000.

Please let us know if you need additional info on these. Thanks.

David

UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE

REVIEW AUTHORITY: FRANK TUMMINIA
DATE/CASE In: 29 AUG 2006 200503991- UNCLASSIFIED
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From: Mahaffey, Charles T (EAP/RSP)
Sent: Friday, September 30,20058:25 AM
To: Atkinson, David R
SUbject: FW: Katrina cables from Thursday

From: Mahaffey, Charles T (EAP/RSP)

Sent: Friday, September 30,20058:22 AM
To: Atkinson, Charles A
Subject: Katrina cables from Thursday

« File: 9-27BruneiKatrina.doc» «.File: 050927 PALAU Katrina cable.doc

» «File: 050927 RMI Katrina cable. doc » «File: Laos Reply.DOC »
«.File: Vietnam Katrina Response.DOC »
These were the cables that taskforce had suggested changes to. The FSM cable was the one she said not to send.

Charles Mahaffey
EAP/RSP
(202) 647-4406

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From: eMS TaskForce1J

Thursday, September 15. 2005 1:44 AM
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Sent:
To: CMS TaskForce1 C-Coordinator
Cc: TaskForce-1
Subject: List of AF Offers for Assistance - Pledged or Received

Received
Djibouti $50,000
Gabon $500,000
Mauritania $200,000 (from Mauritania Business Council)
Kenya $100,000
Ethiopia $100,000 (NOT ON MATRIX)

. Pledged
Cameroon $450,000
Equatorial Guinea $500,000 (from private organization)
Rwanda $100,000
Uganda $200,000
Togo $100,000
Nigeria $1 million
Desk Officer spoke wit GON Finance

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REVIEW AUTHORITY: FRANK TUMMINIA
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Cheat Sheet 1: A~EAN Offers of Assistance for Katrina
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1. Brunei Darussalam - Unknown financial contribution to the ARC

a. Amount unknown as of.9f11
2. Cambodia - $20 t OOOcontribution via U.S. Embassy
3. Indonesia - offer of assistance, none provided
4. Laos . - condolences only
5. Malaysia -.$1 million to ARC .
6. Myanmar (Burma) - condolences only
7. Philippines - offer of 12-person medical team (not accepted)
8. Singapore - 4 CH-47 helicopters operating at Ft. Polk, La.
9. Thailand - 21 tons of Blankets, rice, and 5 forensics experts
10.Vietnam - $100,000 financial assistance + medical team

UNlTED STATES DEPARTMENT OF STATE

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EAP Issues Taskforce 1
September 8, 2005
0700 - 1500 EDT
EAPRep:

EAP Issues Taskforce 1

September 7-8, 2005
23:00 - 0700 EDT
EAP Rep: Shaun Hayeslip

Outstanding Issues:

Brunei: Still waiting for an exact figure for its donalion.

Korea: Outcome of Wednesday evening inter-agency meeting on resolution of assistance from Korea, among
other countries, is inconclusive. Another meeting will convene on Thursday. This information passed on to
Andrew Hyde (EAPIK) and Dan Larsen (Embassy Seoul).

(U) JAPAN ASSISTANCE: Embassy Tokyo has received confirmation that the Japanese offer of assistance will go to the
American Red Cross. On top of $200K in cash, the offer will entail: .
• A $300K package of supplies, which are currently based in Florida. Supplies are ready to be deployed, dependent on
'arranging a charter flight and a final destination with the ARC.
• $500K in supplies based in Narita. These include:
o Bedding, tents, portable toilets - Y2 day to pack + charter flight.
o Baby formula, 1st aid kits, diapers - need to be purchased & packed (2-3 days).

(SBU) JAPAN PRESS STRATEGY: The GOJEmbassy in Washington will be talking with the Red Cross -OOB EST;
shortly thereafter, they plan to touch base with EAP/J and EAPIRSP before releasing a press statement regarding their
assistance. PA should be prepared for potential questions on the Japanese contribution, will be desirable to have Spokesman
McConnack mention the offer during his briefing. Embassy Tokyo is coordinating with MOFA to plan a meeting with VFM
Yachi or DG Kawai and joint statement by the Ambassador in conjunction with MOFA on Friday.

(U) VIETNAM OFFER OF ASSISTANCE: Embassy has received word ~t the GOV is prepared to offer $ lOOK, plus a
medical team of 10-15. Ambassador has expressed our appreciation; Embassy will be following up with a front channel
cable with further details.

(U) INDONESIA OFFER OF ASSISTANCE: Embassy has received a letter from Coordinating Minister for People's
Welfare Alwi Shihab expressing a general Indonesian offer ofassistance. Indonesia is ready to mobilize resources if their
assistance is needed, and Dr. Shihab has specifically ordered organization of medical teams. Embassy will be contacting
State and FEMA to coordinate approach. (JAKARTA 11997)

(U) THAI PM UPDATE: Embassy Bangkok has re-confirmed that PM will deplane in New York. MFA will have one
working-level official on the flight carrying Thai donations; cargo list includes blankets, 15 tons of rice, and 3 tons of "ready
to eat rice".

2330
Embassy Tokyo (Brett Blackshaw) has received confirmalion that the Japanese offer of assistance will go to
American Red Cross. This offer will entail:
• A $300K package of supplies, which are currently based in Florida. They are ready to go; dependent on
arranging a charter flight, and a final destination.
• $500K in supplies based in Narita. These include
o Bedding, tents, portable toilets - need Y2 day to pack + charter flight
o Baby formula, 1st aid kits, diapers - need to be purchased & packed (2-3 days)

2348
Embassy Bangkok confirms that PM is indeed deplaning in NYC. Triple checking with MFA; also checking to
confirm contents of supplies, which are believed to be rice and blankets.

2356

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Indonesia: have "ordered organization of teams of highly trained medical personnel" with experience
from tsunami recovery, ready to mobilize them I.f needed. Post indicates that Embassy will touch base
with DOS to explore logistics (with FEMA). (JAKARTA 11997)

0047
Embassy Bangkok reconfirms that PM will not/not go to Little Rock. MFA will have one working-level official on
the flight; cargo list includes blankets, 15 tons of rice, 3 tons of "ready to eat rice",

0125
Embassy Tokyo continues to seek contact with the American Red Cross, to ensure MOFA and the ARC are
coordinating the Japanese assistance offer. Embassy is also brainstorming on the apprppriate coordination with
MOFA on press strategy, including possible joint statement tomorrow Tokyo time,

0230
Embassy Hanoi called to inform TaskForce that GOV will be holding a press conference in the next hour
or so to offer assistance of $100K, plus a medical team of 10-15. The Ambassador will be contacting the
GOV to express our gratitude for their offer; Embassy will be following up with a front channel cable In
the next few hours with details.

0345
The Government of Mongolia is looking to give its $50,000 contribution directly to the American Red Cross.
Contacted the ARC in an effort to track down information on wire transfers; they indicated that they would pass
information to Pat Freetn, EmRassy u~anbaatar, on or about 9 am EST. Recommend following up with Pat
and Karen Ogden (ARC 0 ensure follow-through. B{
0505
Touched base with Embassy Bangkok OeM Alexander Arvizu. Confirmed information provided earlier by
Embassy officials (2348, 0047), and gave a quick brief on USDA's concerns about food donations, noting that
those concerns applied to EU countries, not Thailand's rice offer:

0535
Talked with Embassy Tokyo again. GO.! Embassy in Washington will be speaking with American Red Cross·
-OOB EST. GOJ will then contact EAP/J and EAP/RSP to touch base, before releasing a press statement on
their offer of assistance, EAP/P (Ken Bailes) will be coordinating language for the Spokesman's briefing later
today. Tomorrow, Embassy will be arranging a meeting for the Ambassador at MOFA with VFM Yachi or DG
Kawai, in conjunction with a joint statement. .

0630
Talked with Dan larsen, Embassy Seoul. Reviewed state of play for ROK offer of assistance, including noting the
interagency meeting slated to be convened today,

0641
Received front-channel cable from Embassy Hanoi.

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THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 08, 2005

unclassified Telegram Text M Gallagher, Coordinator.

Thursday, September 08. 2005

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FOREIGN ASSISTANCE

1. (U) Three flights from the.UK, and one each from Spain
and Russia landed relief supplies at Little Rock today.
An additional Russian aircraft. as well as one flight from
France and two from Egypt are scheduled to land at Little
Rock later today. Tunisian and Israeli aircraft are
scheduled for tomorrow. (Task Force)

2. (U) The Mexican 45-truck convoy cleared the border at

1032. (Task Force/NORTHCOM e-mail)

3. (U) A total of lOS foreign countries and 11

international organizations have generously Offered
assistance to the Hurricane Katrina relief effort. New or
increased offers of assistance have been made by: portugal
-- two percent of its oil reserves (500,000 barrels);
Vietnam -- offered $100,000; Armenia -- increased its
offer to $200,000 from $100,000; Sao Tome -- offered
$18,000, and Guyana -- offered plywood. (Task Force)

ASSISTANCE TO FOREIGN NATIONALS

4. (U) Foreign consular officials have located 549

formerly missing foreign nationals, up from 196. (Task
Force)

U. S. GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS
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5. (U) USDA is deploying personnel to Little Rock AFB and
other locations to inspect MREs and other food aid. (Task
Force, Task Force/FEMA e-mail)

6. (U) Department of State-South has worked out a process

by which consular officials from the nine permanent
consulates in New Orleans may visit their offices. 005-
South will communicate those procedures tomorrow morning.
Procedures will also be provided to allow other missions
to visit New Orleans accompanied by DOS-South personnel
and Louisiana State Police. British Ambassador David
Manning is scheduled to visit Baton Rouge tomorrow. (Task
Force/State-South telcon)

? (U) NORTHCOM is now coordinating an ID system to track

all foreign relief flights. (Task Force/RMTKatrina e-
mail)

MINIMIZE CONSIDERED.
RICE

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