WELCOME TO NSC COUNTERTERRORISM DIRECTOR FRAN

C O N F I D E N T I A L AMMAN 007431

SIPDIS

NSC FOR CT DIRECTOR FRAN FRAGOS TOWNSEND FROM AMB. GNEHM.

E.O. 12958: DECL: 11/16/2013
TAGS: OVIP JO
SUBJECT: WELCOME TO NSC COUNTERTERRORISM DIRECTOR FRAN
FRAGOS TOWNSEND

REF: SECSTATE 318076

Classified By: DCM David Hale for reasons 1.5 (b and d)


1. (C) I was delighted to learn you will be passing through
Amman later this week. I was preparing a message to protest
you giving us only a few hours because there are some
excellent programs here that we would have liked to share
with you. Unfortunately, I have learned that the King (and
GID Director Saad Kheir) are now planning to be out of the
country at the time of your visit. They would be the two
people I would most want you to meet.


2. (C) As to the Mission welcome, be assured. I would like
to have the opportunity for you to meet with several of our
senior staff. We can do it in whatever manner and at
whatever time you prefer. I have three suggestions: drinks
at the Residence, a light supper (knowing you may well have
had as much food as you would like),or breakfast at the
Residence the next morning before our departure for Baghdad.
The latter would depend on your departure time.


3. (U) Again, welcome. We look forward to seeing you. Let
me know how I may best assist you. Regards.
GNEHM