JORDAN: PARTICIPATION IN TRANSSHIPMENT ENFORCEMENT

UNCLAS AMMAN 002270

SIPDIS

NP/ECS -- KCROUCH

E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: ETTC JO KSTC MNUC PARM PREL
SUBJECT: JORDAN: PARTICIPATION IN TRANSSHIPMENT ENFORCEMENT
CONFERENCE

REF: A. STATE 63013

B. AMMAN 1540

C. STATE 43883


1. Jordanian Customs Director General Mahmoud Qteishat
confirmed May 6 that his agency would send three
representatives to the Barcelona conference on transshipment:

-- Faisal Ahmad al-Sarhan, Director of Inspection
-- Fadi Baker Makhlouf, Director of the al-Omary Customs House
-- Mohammad Fayez Obeidat, Head of International Cooperation
Section


2. This seems to be an appropriate mix of officials
responsible for policy and enforcement. Customs has
coordinated its representation with the Ministry of Foreign
Affairs.


3. Post is booking flights and will provide per diem and
finalize travel arrangements upon receipt of fiscal data. We
understand that Department will make hotel reservations at
the Grand Marina Hotel in Barcelona.
BERRY