SALVADORAN DEL. TO 60TH UNGA HLE AND DEMOCRACY

UNCLAS SAN SALVADOR 002282

SIPDIS

SENSITIVE

DEPARTMENT PASS TO IO/SHA SASHA MEHRA
NSC FOR UN/IOA DIRECTOR BISA WILLIAMS

E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: PREL OTRA OVIP KSEP UNGA
SUBJECT: SALVADORAN DEL. TO 60TH UNGA HLE AND DEMOCRACY
FUND EVENT

REF: A. STATE 150110


B. STATE 1228566

C. TEGUCIGALPA 1641


1. (SBU) Poloff delivered Ref A demarche to MFA Officer in
Charge of UN Affairs Felix Ulloa and to UN Special Advisor to
the Foreign Minister Ambassador Marisol Argueta de Bariles on
August 15. Poloff emphasized the importance of the Fund and
stated that even a minimal donation would carry political
significance. Poloff highlighted the September 14 event
noting that only 30 nations would be invited to participate.


2. (SBU) Ulloa stated that the GOES was firmly behind the
Democracy Fund but had not made a decision on a financial
contribution. Ulloa said that, while President Saca is
planning to attend parts of the Opening and High-Level Event
September 13-16, he would not likely attend all programs due
to other regional summits (as noted in Ref C) and September
15th Independence Day ceremonies. Ulloa added that FM
Lainez, and Ambassador de Barillas would be attending with
Ambassador Gallardo, El Salvador's PermRep to the UN. Ulloa
promised to provide a full list of GOES delegates, travel
details and spouse information as soon as plans are
finalized. Embassy will provide an update cable to
Department on Salvadoran delegation to the UNGA and
participation in the Democracy Fund event as soon as provided
by GOES.
Barclay