Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
03COLOMBO1238
2003-07-15 11:00:00
CONFIDENTIAL
Embassy Colombo
Cable title:  

Iraq: Dipnote announces imminent suspension

Tags:  PREL PGOV CE IZ 
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C O N F I D E N T I A L COLOMBO 001238 

SIPDIS

DEPARTMENT FOR SA, SA/INS, NEA

E.O. 12958: DECL: 07-15-13
TAGS: PREL PGOV CE IZ
SUBJECT: Iraq: Dipnote announces imminent suspension
of Embassy operations

Ref: Colombo 1214

(U) Classified by Donald A. Camp, Charge d'Affaires.
Reasons 1.5 (b, d).

C O N F I D E N T I A L COLOMBO 001238

SIPDIS

DEPARTMENT FOR SA, SA/INS, NEA

E.O. 12958: DECL: 07-15-13
TAGS: PREL PGOV CE IZ
SUBJECT: Iraq: Dipnote announces imminent suspension
of Embassy operations

Ref: Colombo 1214

(U) Classified by Donald A. Camp, Charge d'Affaires.
Reasons 1.5 (b, d).


1. (U) This is an Action Request -- Please see
Para three.


2. (U) Post received a circular diplomatic note on
July 15 from the Iraqi Embassy to Sri Lanka stating that
it was suspending operations "until further notice" on
August 1. The dipnote states that this action is being
taken "upon the instructions of the American Civil
Administration."


3. (C) ACTION REQUEST: As requested Reftel, please
provide us response to two requests from Sri Lankan
Foreign Secretary on background and rationale for this
action - GSL has expressed concerns that the closure of
the Iraqi Embassy will have a detrimental effect on Sri
Lanka's trade relationship with Iraq. Mission would
like to be responsive in addressing GSL questions on
this matter. END ACTION REQUEST.

CAMP