UNCLAS DUBLIN 001186

SIPDIS

E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: PGOV PREL
SUBJECT: IRISH TO COMMUNICATE SUPPORT FOR AFGHANISTAN FROM
WITHIN EU

REF: A) STATE 162903 B) DUBLIN 1181


1. In follow-up to reftel B, Emboff spoke on August 9 to
Niall Brady, Deputy Director Asia Oceania Division at DFA.
Brady stated that the GOI supports reftel points, and will
continue to advocate Afghanistan's move towards stability and
democracy from within the EU. Brady stated this is Ireland's
usual course of action in regards to requests made in reftel

A. Brady also said the GOI is not concerned about Karzai
removing Khan as a vice presidential running mate, noting
that changing candidates is "all part of democracy."
KENNY