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October 4, 1990

Cable No. 1203 from Ambassador Nonoyama Tadayuki (Jordan) to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, 'Prime Minister Kaifu's Meeting With First Deputy Prime Minister Ramadan (Briefing for Accompanying Reporters)'

This briefing for accompanying reporters summarizes Japanese Prime Minister Kaifu's meeting with Iraqi First Deputy Prime Minister Ramadan during Kaifu's trip to the Middle East following Iraq's invasion of Kuwait. During the conversation, Kaifu explains that the entire international community agrees the invasion of Kuwait is unacceptable and Iraq must immediately withdraw its forces.

October 4, 1990

Cable No. 2685 from Charge d’Affaires Kunieda Masayuki (Iraq) to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, 'Iraq’s Invasion of Kuwait (Prime Minister Kaifu’s Meeting with First Deputy Prime Minister Ramadan: Press)'

Japanese embassy in Iraq's cable to the Foreign Ministry reporting on the Iraqi radio broadcast coverage of Japanese Prime Minister Kaifu's meeting with Iraqi Deputy Prime Minister Ramadan.

October 5, 1990

Cable No. 994 from Ambassador Sengoku Takashi (Turkey) to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, 'The Prime Minister’s Visit to Turkey (Meeting with Prime Minister Akbulut)'

Summary of Japanese Prime Minister Kaifu's meeting with Turkish Prime Minister Akbulut following Iraq's invasion of Kuwait. The two discuss the economic impact of the war on Turkey and Japan's plans to provide aid to the region.

October 4, 1990

Taha Yaseen Ramadan Holds Press Conference in Amman, October 4, Refers to Talks with Japanese Prime Minister Toshiki Kaifu

Summary of Iraqi Deputy Prime Minister Ramadan's press conference in which he references his talks with Japanese Prime Minister Toshiki Kaifu.

October 6, 1990

Cable No. 998 from Ambassador Sengoku Takashi (Turkey) to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, 'Prime Minister Kaifu’s Visit to the Middle East (Meeting With Prime Minister Akbulut, Press Briefing)'

Press briefing on Japanese Prime Minister Kaifu's meeting with Turkish Prime Minister Akbulut following Iraq's invasion of Kuwait.

October 7, 1990

Cable No. 451 from Counselor Wanibuchi Kazuo (Saudi Arabia) to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, 'The Prime Minister’s Visit to Turkey (Meeting With President Ozal)'

Summary of Japanese Prime Minsiter Kaifu's meeting with Turkish President Ozal. Kaifu describes his conversation with Iraqi First Deputy Prime Minister Ramadan and Ozal calls for a firm response to Iraq's invasion of Kuwait.

October 9, 1990

Cable No. 703 from Ambassador Obara Takeshi (Oman) to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, 'The Prime Minister’s Visit to the Middle East (Talk With Saudi Crown Prince Abdullah)'

Summary of Japanese Prime Minister Kaifu's meeting with Saudi Crown Prince Abdullah following Iraq's invasion of Kuwait. The two briefly discuss Japanes-Saudi relations and Kaifu's meeting with Iraqi Deputy Prime Minister Ramadan.

October 7, 1990

Cable No. 450 from Counselor Wanibuchi Kazuo (Saudi Arabia) to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, 'The Prime Minister’s Visit to the Middle East (Meeting With King Fahd)'

Summary of Japanese Prime Minister Kaifu's meeting with Saudi King Fahd following Iraq's invasion of Kuwait. During the conversation, King Fahd expresses his shock at Saddam Hussein's decision to invade and the two agree on the need to end the war and restore Kuwait's royal family to power.

October 9, 1990

Cable No. 705 from Ambassador Obara Takeshi (Oman) to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, 'The Prime Minister’s Visit to the Middle East (Meeting with Sultan Qaboos)'

Summary of Japanese Prime Minister Kaifu's meeting with Omani Sultan Qaboos to discuss the Iraqi invasino of Kuwait. The two discuss Japanese-Omani relations and approaches for ending the conflict between Iraq and Kuwait.

Date unknown

Saddam Hussein and Political Officials Discussing How to Deal with the Republican Guard and Other Issues following the First Gulf War

This audio tape contained the following information from 00:00:07‐00:30:51 and 00:36:30‐00:56:15 displayed a meeting presided by Saddam Hussein and attended by several high ranking officials. The individuals talked about various issues coming after the 1st Gulf war and the 1991 Rebellion (Page of Treason and Treachery) such as: ‐Saddam Hussein stated, we must open the door of the hill on who ever deserved it (QC2‐ Translators Comments: he meant that the people who participated in the Rebellion or the people that deserted to Saudi Arabia or the Iran military or civilians) ‐Saddam asked the high ranking officials what was their opinion of people that were traitors to their country. They said that the traitors do not deserved forgiveness. Saddam said that the Republican guards should definitely not be forgiven and must be cleared.(Translators Comments QC2: His definition of cleared means to kill the people.) The clearing should be done no matter what the circumstance of the guard, and it should be done as soon as possible. ‐They talked about soldiers' discipline and training. ‐Saddam said on minute 39:19 that we struggled with the war, but we still went after the people who committed treason and cut their heads off. Also, we went after Israel and launched missiles to make them afraid forever. ‐They discussed the war between Iraq and Kuwait ‐They discussed Iraqi's attack on Kuwait. Saddam said that "Iraq can defend itself against Kuwait, and that Kuwait was a part of Iraq" ‐They talked about the umm Al‐ Ma'arik battle (The Mother of the Battle) ‐Saddam said that America could not attack Iraq by itself, so it collected thirty‐three countries to attack Iraq. ‐They described   American's attack and blockade against Iraq during the 1st Gulf War. ‐Saddam talked about the thirty‐three countries that used the latest weapon technology against Iraq.

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