PLANNED VISIT TO NY AND WASHINGTON BY IRAQI INTERIOR

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E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: OVIP PGOV PREL PINS IZ
SUBJECT: PLANNED VISIT TO NY AND WASHINGTON BY IRAQI INTERIOR
MINISTER JABOR


1. (SBU) Minister of Interior Baker Jabor plans to visit New
York City from September 8 to 12 and Washington, DC from
September 12 to 17. SecDef has invited the Minister.


2. (SBU) While in New York, Jabor hopes to participate in a
9/11 memorial service, meet with the Iraqi Permanent
Representative to the United Nations, and see his daughter.


3. (SBU) While in Washington, Jabor would like to meet with the
Vice-President, the Secretary of State, the Secretary of
Defense, the Attorney General, and Congressional leaders.


4. (SBU) Post supports Jabor's request to meet with the
Secretary of State, Secretary of Defense, Attorney General, and

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Congressional leaders. However, we do not favor a meeting
between Minister Jabor and the Vice-President.


5. (SBU) Suggested talking points will follow by septel.

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