COMPREHENSIVE CONVENTION ON INTERNATIONAL

C O N F I D E N T I A L AMMAN 007081 SIPDIS E.O. 12958: DECL: 09/05/2015 TAGS: PTER PREL OPDC JO UNGA SUBJECT: COMPREHENSIVE CONVENTION ON INTERNATIONAL TERRORISM: JORDAN REF: STATE 161624 Classified By: CDA Daniel Rubinstein for Reasons 1.4 (b),(d) (C) In the absence of Foreign Minister Kasrawi, Charge and poloff presented reftel letter from the Secretary and talking points on September 5 to Nabih Shuqom, Secretary General of the Foreign Ministry. Shuqom said he would deliver the letter to FM Kasrawi upon his return to Amman that evening. He added that while the GOJ had concerns related to the actions of national liberation movements, it clearly opposed and denounced all forms of terrorism. He was hopeful that agreement could be reached in New York on language that would conclude the convention without further delay. RUBINSTEIN