58TH UNGA DEMARCHE DELIVERED TO GOG

UNCLAS GUATEMALA 001699 SIPDIS E.O. 12958: N/A TAGS: PREL PHUM GT UNGA UN SUBJECT: 58TH UNGA DEMARCHE DELIVERED TO GOG REF: STATE 175664 In the absence of the Director General for Multilateral Affairs at the Foreign Ministry, Acting PolCouns delivered the Spanish translation of reftel talking points to Acting Director, Marco Tulio Chicas on June 26, 2003. Chicas expressed interest in the USG priorities, remarking that the MFA had anticipated our positions on cloning and budget discipline. Chicas said that the GOG is still in the process of formulating its own positions for the UNGA, and welcomed the input from us. He promised to seek a meeting with us closer to the UNGA to provide a better informed response on our positions, and to seek support for the GOG's priorities at the UNGA. LINDWALL