GUATEMALA WILL EXPRESS SUPPORT OF INTERIM IRAQUI

UNCLAS GUATEMALA 001397

SIPDIS

E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: PREL PARM GT
SUBJECT: GUATEMALA WILL EXPRESS SUPPORT OF INTERIM IRAQUI
GOVERNMENT

REF: SECSTATE 121718


1. On June 4, the Ambassador delivered reftel points to
Foreign Minister Jorge Briz and Interior Minister Arturo
Soto. The Ambassador urged the GOG to express support for
the Interim Iraqi Government (IIG) bilaterally in a
diplomatic note and in coordination with other Central
American countries. Briz enthusiastically agreed and told
the Ambassador that the Ministry would work towards a
statement the same day through the Central American
Integration System (SICA).


2. MFA Director General for Multilateral Affairs Carla
Rodriguez also told PolOff on June 3 that the GOG will be
unable to offer donations or any material support for Iraq at
this time due to budget restraints.
HAMILTON