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05ROME1685
2005-05-16 15:33:00
UNCLASSIFIED
Embassy Rome
Cable title:
REQUEST FOR AMBASSADOR HALL TO MEET WITH FAO DG
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UNCLAS ROME 001685
SIPDIS
FROM THE U.S. MISSION TO THE UN AGENCIES IN ROME
STATE FOR IO FOR TERRY MILLER, IO/EDA BEHREND AND KOTOK
USDA FOR FAS REICH AND HUGHES
AID FOR FFP LANDIS AND THOMPSON
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: AORC EAGR FAO
SUBJECT: REQUEST FOR AMBASSADOR HALL TO MEET WITH FAO DG
DIOUF
REF:A. STATE 89950
B. ROME 669
C. STATE 32130
UNCLAS ROME 001685
SIPDIS
FROM THE U.S. MISSION TO THE UN AGENCIES IN ROME
STATE FOR IO FOR TERRY MILLER, IO/EDA BEHREND AND KOTOK
USDA FOR FAS REICH AND HUGHES
AID FOR FFP LANDIS AND THOMPSON
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: AORC EAGR FAO
SUBJECT: REQUEST FOR AMBASSADOR HALL TO MEET WITH FAO DG
DIOUF
REF:A. STATE 89950
B. ROME 669
C. STATE 32130
1. The Ambassador, on May 16, delivered to FAO Director
General Jacques Diouf ref A talking points regarding US
support for the candidacy for Eric Bost for FAO's Deputy
Director General position. The Ambassador told Diouf that
Bost was a superb candidate with excellent credentials. He
noted that the US Government starting at the White House
was behind Bost's candidacy. The Ambassador added that he
was happy to lend his own unqualified personal endorsement
for Bost.
2. In response, Diouf said that he believes the Deputy
Position "belongs to an American" and should remain with an
an
American when the present incumbent retires. He added that
he was happy to hear of the White House's and the
Ambassador's personal support for Bost. They tell how
excellent Bost is as a candidate for the position, he
remarked.
3. Comment. Although it is still uncertain when exactly the
current Deputy, David Harcharik, plans to retire, he has
told us that he would expect to do so sometime next year,
following FAO's biennial Conference in December. Making
clear the US' support for Eric Bost at this early stage of
the process will influence it in favor of our position. In
this regard, Diouf's response to the Ambassador's points
was about as positive as could be possible now. We will
take advantage of the upcoming FAO Food Security Committee
meetings, where Bost will head the US delegation, to
introduce him to Rome-based permanent representatives,
senior members of the FAO secretariat, and Diouf, himself.
The DCM will follow up with discussions with other senior
people, including Diouf's chief of staff Savini. End
Comment.
HALL
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2005ROME01685 - Classification: UNCLASSIFIED
SIPDIS
FROM THE U.S. MISSION TO THE UN AGENCIES IN ROME
STATE FOR IO FOR TERRY MILLER, IO/EDA BEHREND AND KOTOK
USDA FOR FAS REICH AND HUGHES
AID FOR FFP LANDIS AND THOMPSON
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: AORC EAGR FAO
SUBJECT: REQUEST FOR AMBASSADOR HALL TO MEET WITH FAO DG
DIOUF
REF:A. STATE 89950
B. ROME 669
C. STATE 32130
1. The Ambassador, on May 16, delivered to FAO Director
General Jacques Diouf ref A talking points regarding US
support for the candidacy for Eric Bost for FAO's Deputy
Director General position. The Ambassador told Diouf that
Bost was a superb candidate with excellent credentials. He
noted that the US Government starting at the White House
was behind Bost's candidacy. The Ambassador added that he
was happy to lend his own unqualified personal endorsement
for Bost.
2. In response, Diouf said that he believes the Deputy
Position "belongs to an American" and should remain with an
an
American when the present incumbent retires. He added that
he was happy to hear of the White House's and the
Ambassador's personal support for Bost. They tell how
excellent Bost is as a candidate for the position, he
remarked.
3. Comment. Although it is still uncertain when exactly the
current Deputy, David Harcharik, plans to retire, he has
told us that he would expect to do so sometime next year,
following FAO's biennial Conference in December. Making
clear the US' support for Eric Bost at this early stage of
the process will influence it in favor of our position. In
this regard, Diouf's response to the Ambassador's points
was about as positive as could be possible now. We will
take advantage of the upcoming FAO Food Security Committee
meetings, where Bost will head the US delegation, to
introduce him to Rome-based permanent representatives,
senior members of the FAO secretariat, and Diouf, himself.
The DCM will follow up with discussions with other senior
people, including Diouf's chief of staff Savini. End
Comment.
HALL
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2005ROME01685 - Classification: UNCLASSIFIED