GUATEMALA DEMARCHED ON OCCUPIED TERRITORIES

UNCLAS GUATEMALA 001751 SIPDIS E.O. 12958: N/A TAGS: PREL SOCI GT ECOSOC SUBJECT: GUATEMALA DEMARCHED ON OCCUPIED TERRITORIES RESOLUTION AT ECOSOC REF: STATE 192000 PolOff discussed reftel points with Deputy Director for Multilateral Affairs, Marco Tulio Chicas, on July 7. Chicas was familiar with the perennial nature of the resolution, and expressed hope that this year's resolution will not be a one-sided condemnation of Israel as in years past. Guatemala believes this year's resolution may be more balanced according to Chicas. Chicas said Guatemala would have to wait for the actual text of the resolution before taking a position. HAMILTON