REQUEST FOR SECURITY SECTOR ASSISTANCE IN LIBERIA:

UNCLAS MADRID 000650 SIPDIS E.O. 12958: N/A TAGS: ASEC EAID EFIN PGOV PREL LI SP SUBJECT: REQUEST FOR SECURITY SECTOR ASSISTANCE IN LIBERIA: SPAIN REF: STATE 37244 We delivered reftel demarche to Inigo de Palacio, MFA Director of UN Affairs, on February 24. While he could not respond to the issue at this time, De Palacio said he would consult with the Spanish delegation in New York and the MFA's Office for UN Security Council Affairs regarding the aid request and the offer to join in the March assessment visit. Embassy will follow up with De Palacio after his consultations. MANZANARES