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RUCNEXC/EXRBS COLLECTIVE

UNCLAS SECTION 01 OF 02 ZAGREB 000349 
 
SIPDIS 
 
SIPDIS 
 
DEPT FOR NP/ECC PVANSON, ACHURCH AND JMCCLELLAN; DEPT FOR EUR/ACE 
DMARTIN; CBP/INA FOR PWARKER; USDOE/NNSA FOR TPERRY; DOC FOR 
PETERSEN-BEARD 
 
E.O. 12958: N/A 
TAGS: ETTC MNUC PARM PREL KSTC KNNP HR LO SI
SUBJECT: EXBS: CROATIA/SLOVAKIA/SLOVENIA ADVISOR MONTHLY REPORTING 
CABLE - MARCH 2007 
 
¶1.  SITE ASSESSMENTS AND MEETINGS 
 
Croatia 
 
----01 March, attended a meeting called by the Ministry of Foreign 
Affairs (MFA) Ambassador at Large, which also included Customs 
Directorate and Ministry of Economy representatives to discuss the 
topics for inclusion in the Chemical Weapons Convention (CWC) 
Customs Authorities Workshop planned as an adjunct to the 
Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW) World 
Congress scheduled for April in Dubrovnik.  EXBS agreed to the 
Ambassador's request to attend a planning session to be held in 
Dubrovnik later in the week.  EXBS further agreed to the 
Ambassador's request to participate in the workshop by preparing and 
delivering a paper on Customs enforcement legal framework and as a 
contributing panel member to the roundtable discussion. 
 
----06 March, attended a planning meeting in Dubrovnik to meet 
officials of the OPCW and observe scheduling details discussed for 
the CWC Customs Authorities Workshop and OPCW World Congress.  EXBS 
agreed to participate in the Congress and deliver a paper on 
"Incentives for Industry - Government Outreach". 
 
----20 March, met with the Ministry of Interior (MoI), Deputy Head, 
Border Police (BP) Directorate to discuss logistical arrangements 
for the Border Tracking Training scheduled for June.  Within days 
after this meeting which initiated scheduling negotiations and 
decisions within the MoI to ensure support facility and participant 
availability, the training was abruptly cancelled by USG. 
 
----21 March, met with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) Head of 
International Security Department, to discuss general issues related 
to legislation revisions and updates, Tracker, general points 
associated with the Licensing Commission, implementation of 
enforcement procedures and related topics.  This discussion is a 
continuing dialogue to share points of concern and explore effective 
solutions intended to instill confidence and self-determination 
toward achievement of an efficient and productive export control 
regime. 
 
----21 March, attended a reception hosted by the State Office for 
Radiation Protection (SORP) attended by government representatives 
from Slovenia, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Serbia, Montenegro and Macedonia. 
 The reception marked the conclusion of a two-day regional meeting 
to discuss and agree to a harmonized response to detected transport 
and shipment of radioactive contaminated metal waste.  This assembly 
produced the basis for an International South Eastern European 
Regional Cooperation Agreement to exchange information and 
assistance toward the detection, containment and decontamination of 
radiated shipments of scrap metal waste.  This would be the first 
such document in Europe and conducted without either EU or US 
direction or involvement. 
 
 
----21 March, attended a regularly scheduled luncheon meeting with 
the State Office for Nuclear Safety (SONS), Director and Head of 
Department to discuss general topics covering portal monitor 
requirements, coordination of responsibilities with SORP, training 
aids and other issues related to sustaining Commodity Identification 
Training in Croatia.  While ideas and solutions were exchanged no 
specific outcome resulted. 
 
----21 March, met with the UNDP Chief Technical Advisor to discuss 
progress in the UNDP sponsored twinning (type) project to imbed an 
EU Export Control Licensing Advisor within the Ministry of Economy 
and coordinated through the MFA.  The project had been introduced to 
EXBS for guidance and support.  As a means to ensure continuity with 
EXBS goals a potential candidate from Estonia who has assisted the 
EXBS program internationally and holds the approval and support of 
the GOC was suggested.  The UNDP and GOC are developing terms of 
reference for the project proposal which will then be advertised for 
other possible EU candidates.  While any potential contributions of 
this project toward achievement of long term Export Controls 
development goals is yet to be defined, it offers greater continuity 
and involvement between US and EU efforts, particularly if the EXBS 
suggested candidate is selected.  At this time no additional 
candidates have been identified. 
 
----21 March, met with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA), 
Assistant Minister and Head of Department International Security and 
 
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the Ministry of Economy (MoE) Head of Trade Policy.  The discussion 
was membership in Australia Group, continued EXBS cooperation, the 
upcoming CWC Workshop and OPCW World Congress and a status update on 
export control legislative reform. The revised control lists are 
expected to be adopted by April; the revised Criminal Code with new 
penalty provisions should be ready by July, followed by the 
Munitions Law now in committee and a revision of the Dual-Use 
legislation expected by fall. 
 
 
Slovakia 
 
----15 March, met with Ministry of Finance (MFA), Customs 
Directorate, Criminal Investigations Office Head of Department.  The 
discussion was directed toward establishing a training goal and 
measurable objectives for developing curriculum for Customs 
Investigations and Source Development training.  A number of options 
were put forward and discussed and it was agreed to conduct a 
follow-up meeting in April. 
 
----15 March, met with the Deputy Head, Ministry of Interior (MoI), 
Border and Alien Police (BAP), provided the donation Grant Agreement 
for the encryption system which had been delayed due to prolonged 
processing.  It was agreed that the encryption system can now be 
delivered as soon as the paperwork is complete. 
 
----22 March, met with the Acting Director, Department of Sensitive 
Goods Trading Management (Licensing), Ministry of Economy (MoE) to 
discuss problems with the Tracker Licensing Communication Network 
and unsuccessful efforts to determine the status of the shipment 
containing the upgrade hardware components.  No additional computer 
terminals have been received although they were assigned a TO and 
arrangements were reportedly made for shipment.  The EXBS Advisor is 
still awaiting an update on the status of this TO. 
 
¶2.  TRAINING CONDUCTED DURING REPORTING PERIOD 
 
Croatia 
 
----06-08 March, delegates from the Ministries of Foreign Affairs, 
Economy and Finance (Customs Directorate), attended the 
International Export Control Conference in Bucharest. 
 
----06-09 March, the U.S. Department of Energy National Nuclear 
Security Administration (NNSA) provided Commodity Identification 
Training (CIT) to approximately twenty five representatives from the 
MOE, MFA Customs, MOI, SONS and SORP.  The workshop was very 
successful.  NNSA representatives will return to Croatia in May to 
discuss assistance in ensuring CIT training can be assumed and 
continued by SONS and SORP. 
 
Slovakia 
 
----07-08 March, the U.S. Commerce Department provide Internal 
Control Program (ICP) training to approximately 32 industry 
representatives in Piestany.  The training, hosted by the Slovak 
Chamber of Commerce was well attended and successful. 
 
Slovenia 
 
----14-15 March, the U.S. Commerce Department provide Internal 
Control Program (ICP) training to approximately 10 industry 
representatives in Ljubljana.  The training, hosted by the Slovenian 
Chamber of Commerce was well attended and successful. 
 
¶3.  EQUIPMENT DELIVERED DURING REPORTING PERIOD 
 
Slovenia 
 
----The MoF, Customs Directorate, Head of Enforcement continues to 
wait for a corrected Grant Document referencing the 14 February 
grant donation of Gerber tools. The original grant document was 
withdrawn and returned to Washington after it was discovered the 
Government of Slovenia had been identified as the Government of 
Croatia.  Customs needs the document to comply with VAT 
requirements. 
 
BRADTKE