DJIBOUTI NEC SITE - REQUEST FOR OBO ASSISTANCE

UNCLAS DJIBOUTI 000499 SIPDIS FOR OBO RE/PM/AQD AND PE/DE/ABF; AF/EX E.O. 12958: N/A TAGS: ABLD AMGT ASEC DJ SUBJECT: DJIBOUTI NEC SITE - REQUEST FOR OBO ASSISTANCE REF: (A) STATE 092993, (B) STATE 091268, (C) DJIBOUTI 483 ¶1. (U) Post acknowledges receipt of funding (Ref A) and is pleased at the overall progress towards closing on the Salines South site. Much has been accomplished in the brief time allotted, and with the successful resolution of a few remaining technical points regarding zoning, construction timeline and geotechnical studies, we believe that the final sales agreement can be signed in June, commensurate with the visit of the OBO team from Eihorn Yaffee Prescott. ¶2. (U) To that end, it is Post's considered opinion that the final negotiations and resolution of remaining geotechnical points will be greatly enhanced by the presence of real estate and technical experts to lend assistance. Post requests that REPM/AQD Vicki Hartung travel to Djibouti to assist with negotiating the final settlement. In addition, Post believes it would be very useful if PE/DE/ABF T. Skep Nordmark could accompany the team to resolve any last minute geotechnical issues. RAGSDALE