PANAMA REQUESTS USG SUPPORT CANDIDACY TO POSTAL

UNCLAS PANAMA 001463

SIPDIS

DEPARTMENT FOR WHA/CEN

E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: PGOV PREL PM PUAS POLITICS FOREIGN POLICY
SUBJECT: PANAMA REQUESTS USG SUPPORT CANDIDACY TO POSTAL
UNION OF THE AMERICAS MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE



1. (U) This is an Action Request (see para 3).


2. (U) On July 6, Embassy received a dip note from the MFA's
Bureau of International Organizations requesting USG support
for Panama's candidacy to the Management Committee of the
Postal Union of the Americas, Spain and Portugal at elections
to take place during August 10 to 16 in Rio de Janeiro,
Brazil. The note states that the GOP is "interested in
sharing experiences and collaborating in conjunction with
activities and actions related to postal development, in
plans, programs, and projects that are focused on reforms and
modernization of postal services." PolOff will fax the note
to Panama desk.


3. (U) Embassy would appreciate Department's advice if
further action is required.

WATT