SLOVENIA ON U.S. CORN GLUTEN FEED

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SUBJECT: SLOVENIA ON U.S. CORN GLUTEN FEED

REF: A. SECSTATE 68058


B. NYLIN-MATAC 14 APRIL TELCON


1. Econoff delivered reftel talking points 14 April to Franc
But, State Secretary at the Slovene Ministry of Agriculture.
Despite the negative outcome of the Standing Committee vote,
Slovenia could be helpful to the U.S. as this matter
progresses. State Secretary But said Slovenia would be
willing to support the U.S. position, but indicated the GOS
did not want to "stand on its own." A former Minister of
Agriculture, But said he hoped that there would be a "big
state" proponent of delay on a Bt-10 decision. He also noted
Slovenia might be willing to support the U.S. position
publicly if 3-5 other countries of similar size to Slovenia
would also provide their support. State Secretary But seemed
to understand the importance of this matter to the U.S. and
the EU. During the demarche, however, he noted little could
be done due to the Committee vote being held the following
day.


2. Econoff also provided the aforementioned details of
Slovenia's response in a telephone call with EB/TPP Deborah
Matac on 14 April.
ROBERTSON


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