DEMARCHE TO GOJ ON REPLACEMENT FOR UNWRA

UNCLAS AMMAN 006472 SIPDIS SENSITIVE E.O. 12958: N/A TAGS: PREF JO SUBJECT: DEMARCHE TO GOJ ON REPLACEMENT FOR UNWRA COMMISSIONER GENERAL REF: A. STATE 159245 ¶B. AMMAN 6440 ¶1. (SBU) PolOff presented ref A points to Department of Palestinian Affairs Director Abdulkarim Abulhaija on August 2, and noted that Charge had discussed the issue with Foreign Minister Muasher (ref B). Abulhaija promised to give it serious thought and consult with Muasher about possible candidates in the near future. Abulhaija appreciated recognition of the need to identify a candidate with expertise in the region, and said a non-American may be preferable given the difficult political climate. He promised to provide feedback on this matter in the near future. HALE