BANGLADESH: UNGA HIGH LEVEL ATTENDANCE AND

UNCLAS DHAKA 003697 SIPDIS STATE FOR IO/UNO HARRIS USUN FOR POL NSC FOR WILLIAMS-MANIGAULT SA/RA FOR SCHLOSSER E.O. 12958: N/A TAGS: PREL PGOV OVIP BG UNGA SUBJECT: BANGLADESH: UNGA HIGH LEVEL ATTENDANCE AND REQUESTS FOR MEETING-INTERIM RESPONSE REF: STATE 122846 1.BDG planning is still in its early stages, but as of August 1 Post can provide the following information. ¶A. Attendance of Head of State --President Ahmed will not attend. ¶B. Head of Government --Kaleda Zia, Prime Minister --Arrival: September 14 Departure: September 22 --PM Zia is not married. --PM Zia speaks fair English, However, interpretation in Bangla would be required for any substantive bilateral discussions. C.Attendance of Foreign Minister --Unknown at this point, but he is likely to attend. ¶D. Attendance of other VIPS --No available information. ¶E. Foreign Ministry IO official --No available information. ¶2. Post will provide additional information as it develops. CHAMMAS