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Viewing cable 07HANOI944, AMBASSADOR'S MEETINGS WITH STATE BANK, FINANCE ON

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Reference ID Created Released Classification Origin
07HANOI944 2007-05-22 10:28 2011-08-25 00:00 UNCLASSIFIED Embassy Hanoi
VZCZCXRO2569
PP RUEHHM
DE RUEHHI #0944 1421028
ZNR UUUUU ZZH
P 221028Z MAY 07
FM AMEMBASSY HANOI
TO RUEHC/SECSTATE WASHDC PRIORITY 5426
INFO RUEHHM/AMCONSUL HO CHI MINH 3072
RUEHUL/AMEMBASSY SEOUL 3132
RUEHGP/AMEMBASSY SINGAPORE 2352
RUEATRS/DEPT OF TREASURY WASHINGTON DC
RUEAWJA/DEPT OF JUSTICE WASHINGTON DC
UNCLAS HANOI 000944 
 
SIPDIS 
 
DEPT FOR EAP/MLS, INL AND EB/OMA 
DEPT PASS USTR FOR D BISBEE 
TREASURY FOR S CHUN AND A BAUKOL 
SINGAPORE FOR TREASURY S BAKER 
DEPT PLEASE PASS FED RESERVE SAN FRANCISCO FOR D FINEMAN 
 
SENSITIVE BUT UNCLASSIFIED 
SIPDIS 
 
E.O. 12958: N/A 
TAGS: EFIN ECON VM
SUBJECT: AMBASSADOR'S MEETINGS WITH STATE BANK, FINANCE ON 
ANTI-MONEY LAUNDERING, FINANCIAL CRIME 
 
 
(U) THIS CABLE IS SENSITIVE BUT UNCLASSIFIED.  NOT FOR INTERNET. 
 
REF: HANOI 932 
 
1.  (SBU) Summary:  This message reports the content of the 
Ambassador's separate meetings with Vietnam's Minister of Finance Vu 
Van Ninh and State Bank Governor Le Duc Thuy on May 17 and May 18, 
respectively.  The Ambassador's two interlocutors reaffirmed the 
GVN's commitment to combating financial crime, in particular 
pledging to follow the relevant UNSC resolutions on North Korea. 
The senior GVN officials were more reserved in responding to our 
suggestion that Vietnam make a formal request that the United States 
review the GVN's anti-money laundering decree.  These meetings also 
involved other topics (septels) and should be read in conjunction 
with reftel.  End summary. 
 
2.  (SBU) Transnational Crime:  The Ambassador used his meetings 
with Minister of Finance Vu Van Ninh and State Bank Governor Le Duc 
Thuy to urge the GVN to remain vigilant against the threats of 
transnational crime, particularly illicit financial activities by 
North Korea.  The Ambassador expressed appreciation for the GVN's 
observance of UNSCR 1695 and UNSCR 1718, and stated that the United 
States strongly supports the GVN's application for full membership 
in the Asia/Pacific Group (APG).  Finance Minister Ninh responded 
that the GVN would continue to work in cooperation with the 
international community and would strictly comply with the UNSC 
resolutions regarding North Korea.  SBV Governor Thuy's response to 
the same points was similar, namely the GVN is treating the 
resolutions seriously and pledging full cooperation. 
 
3.  (SBU) Turning to the GVN's 2006 Anti-Monetary Laundering (AML) 
decree, the Ambassador conveyed the U.S. belief that this 
legislation is deficient in providing protection against illicit 
financial transactions.  In particular, lack of an acceptable AML 
decree is an impediment to Vietnamese banks enjoying financial 
transaction privileges in the United States.  The Ambassador said 
the USG is willing and able to work with the GVN in crafting an 
acceptable decree, but stressed that a formal request from the GVN 
is a necessary first step. 
 
4.  (SBU) Minister Ninh acknowledged that the AML decree needed 
revision, but noted the SBV had the lead responsibility, working 
with the Ministries of Finance and Justice.  Governor Thuy's 
response was more expansive.  He said the GVN lacked experience in 
this area (transnational crime).  The GVN had relied on a 
combination of technical assistance from the Asia Development Bank 
and international best practices in crafting the 2006 decree. 
Governor Thuy went on to discuss the SBV's Anti-Money Laundering 
Information Center, which is apparently still being established. 
Once operational, the Center will have an online capacity to monitor 
large financial transactions. 
 
5. (SBU) The SBV Governor acknowledged he had the lead on revising 
the AML decree adding that the SBV hopes to benefit from 
international experience and cooperation.  He appreciated the offer 
of U.S. help and promised a serious look at the Ambassador's 
proposal.  His final words on the subject were in the nature of a 
wish -- to have Vietnamese banks in the United States accorded the 
same treatment as U.S. banks in Vietnam. 
 
6.  (SBU) Comment: Perhaps it was too much to expect a quick 
acceptance of our effort to elicit a formal request that the United 
States review the anti-money laundering decree.  After all, the 
Embassy has already made the same point to the Office of Government, 
Foreign Affairs, and now Finance and the State Bank.  At least we 
have identified the lead actor as the State Bank.  The Ambassador 
plans to follow up his meeting with a letter repeating the U.S. 
offer of help but stressing the need for a formal request.  Despite 
our preference for a formal request, given the importance of this 
issue Post suggests that Washington provide us now with specific 
points identifying deficiencies in Vietnam's draft AML legislation, 
explaining why its provisions are deficient and suggesting specific 
remedies.  End comment. 
 
MARINE