EGYPT SEEKING USG SUPPORT FOR MEMBERSHIP IN THE

UNCLAS CAIRO 008190

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E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: PREL ODIP EG UNSC UNGA
SUBJECT: EGYPT SEEKING USG SUPPORT FOR MEMBERSHIP IN THE
INTERNATIONAL MARITIME ORGANIZATION CATEGORY "C," AND FOR
RE-ELECTION OF GOE REPRESENTATIVE ON ANTI-TORTURE COMMISSION


1. (U) Post recently received two diplomatic notes in Arabic
from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs requesting USG support
for membership in the International Maritime Organization
(IMO),"Category C," as well as our support for re-election
of Egypt's representative on the Anti-Torture Commission.
Post welcomes guidance on responding to these notes.


2. (U) Embassy translation of MFA Diplomatic Note dated
October 12, 2005:

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The Ministry of Foreign Affairs sends its regards to
embassies of the IMO Member States and would like to inform
them that Egypt has submitted a request to be nominated for
membership of the IMO Category C in the elections to take
place during the 24th Round of the IMO meeting during the
period November 21 - December 2, 2005.

In light of the cooperative relations between Egypt and the
IMO Member States, we would appreciate the support of your
government to the Egyptian request.

End text.


3. (U) Embassy translation of MFA Diplomatic Note dated
October 11, 2005:

Begin text:

The MFA sends its regards to embassies of the Member States
on the Anti-Torture Commission accredited to Egypt and would
like to inform you that the Arab Republic of Egypt has
decided to re-nominate Ambassador Sayyed Qassem Al-Masry for
a new tenure of membership on the Anti-Torture Commission
during the elections scheduled to take place on November 30,
2005 within the framework of the 10th meeting of the Member
States that are parties to the Anti-Torture Agreement.

In light of the cooperative relations between Egypt and the
Member States of the Commission, we would appreciate the
support of your government for the Egyptian nomination.

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