BAHRAINI CABINET HAILS IRAQ REFERENDUM

C O N F I D E N T I A L MANAMA 001501

SIPDIS

E.O. 12958: DECL: 10/17/2015
TAGS: PREL PGOV BA IZ
SUBJECT: BAHRAINI CABINET HAILS IRAQ REFERENDUM


Classified By: Ambassador William T. Monroe, reasons 1.4 (b) and (d).


1. (U) In a show of support to the Iraqi people October 16,
the Bahraini Cabinet welcomed the Iraqi referendum on the
draft constitution. Addressing members of the Cabinet, Prime
Minister Shaikh Khalifa Bin Salman Al Khalifa hailed the
participation of the Iraqi people and said that the poll was
an important step toward stability, security and prosperity
in Iraq.


2. (C) In a conversation with the Ambassador October 17,
Minister of Defense Shaikh Khalifa Bin Ahmed Al Khalifa said,
"Some wanted to wait to see the results of the referendum
before commenting. We, however, wanted to get out in front
on this and show support."

MONROE