1. Charge d'Affaires David W. Ball called on Ministry
of Foreign Affairs Director of Bilateral Relations
Mohamed Ali Hassan to inform the Government of
Djibouti of and seek support for the re-election of
the United States to the International Maritime
Organization Council (IMO) in Category "A." Charge
utilized reftel talking points. Mr. Hassan said he
was familiar with the IMO and, while he felt certain
that Djibouti would be supportive of US candidacy, he
would convey the request to the appropriate government
officials.

BALL