KING ABDULLAH'S JULY VISIT TO THE US

C O N F I D E N T I A L AMMAN 003102

SIPDIS

E.O. 12958: DECL: 06/11/2012
TAGS: PREL JO
SUBJECT: KING ABDULLAH'S JULY VISIT TO THE US

REF: 06/10/02 ZIADEH-SILLIMAN PHONE CALL

Classified By: AMBASSADOR GNEHM FOR REASONS 1.5 (B) AND (D)


1. (C) Post understands that the Jordanian Embassy in
Washington has been working to arrange meetings for King
Abdullah with the President and other senior officials at the
end of July. The Palace and Minister of Planning Bassem
Awadallah have queried the Ambassador on the status of the
King's request to see the President. The King will attend a
conference in Aspen 29-31 and has a commitment to be in Aspen
for at least one of those three days, but could potentially
travel to Washington for meetings on any of those days or
immediately following the conference.


2. (C) Embassy would appreciate readout on status of the
King's request for meetings at the White House.
Gnehm