AMBASSADOR DELIVERS G-8 FORUM FOR THE FUTURE

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SIPDIS

E.O. 12958: DECL: 08/22/2014
TAGS: PREL ECON KMPI YM DEMOCRATIC REFORM ECON COM
SUBJECT: AMBASSADOR DELIVERS G-8 FORUM FOR THE FUTURE
INVITE TO FM

REF: STATE 177377

Classified By: Ambassador Thomas C. Krajeski; reasons 1.4 (b) and (d).


1. (C) Summary and Comment: Ambassador delivered invitation
to FM Qirbi to attend the September 23-24 G-8 Forum for the
Future preparatory meeting on the margins of the UNGA. Qirbi
accepted the invitation, stressing that it is important for
the Forum to produce results and not just words on paper.
Post expects Yemen's active participation to continue because
the G-8 provides the ROYG a visible venue in which to tout
its position as a leader in Arab democratic development.
Other subjects reported septel. End Summary and Comment.


2. (SBU) Ambassador delivered invitation and talking points
to Foreign Minister Abubakr al-Qirbi on August 22 (reftel).
The FM said that he looked forward to the September 24
ministerial in New York and would designate an official to
serve as the ROYG's representative to the Forum for the
Future. Qirbi stressed that the Forum needs to produce
tangible results. Ambassador replied that as current G-8
chair, the U.S. takes its commitment to reform in the Middle
East very seriously.


3. (C) Qirbi told Ambassador that he plans to attend an
initial meeting in Ankara on September 8 to begin work on the
BMENA democracy initative sponsored by Italy and Turkey. The
FM said the ROYG will present its views at this initial
meeting as well as an implementation plan. Post will follow
ROYG progress on this effort.
KRAJESKI