TERRORISM FINANCE: UNSCR 1617 IMPLEMENTATION

UNCLAS LIMA 003500 SIPDIS DEPT FOR WHA/AND; S/CT - KUSHNER; EB/ESC/TFS - UNDERRINER, EB/EFFD - MACCURDY E.O. 12958: N/A TAGS: KTFN EFIN PTER PE SUBJECT: TERRORISM FINANCE: UNSCR 1617 IMPLEMENTATION REF: STATE 145310 D/Polcouns delivered reftel Media Note on the adoption of strengthened terrorism financing sanctions to Foreign Ministry Director of Multilateral Political Affairs Julio Garro on August 12. Garro was not able to comment immediately due to involvement in preparation of briefing materials for new Foreign Minister Fernando Olivera. Post will follow up next week and report on the Ministry's reaction, as well as other actions we are taking to promote the implementation of Resolution 1617. STRUBLE