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06ABUDHABI3631
2006-09-14 10:03:00
UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY
Embassy Abu Dhabi
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UAE UPDATE ON SUPPORT FOR INTERNATIONAL MOBILE

Tags:  AORC ECPS EWWT IMO INMARSAT KHLS AE 
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UNCLAS ABU DHABI 003631 

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E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: AORC ECPS EWWT IMO INMARSAT KHLS AE
SUBJECT: UAE UPDATE ON SUPPORT FOR INTERNATIONAL MOBILE
SATELLITE ORGANIZATION CANDIDATE


A) ABU DHABI 3623
B) STATE 150486
C) STATE 140757

UNCLAS ABU DHABI 003631

SIPDIS

SIPDIS
SENSITIVE

E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: AORC ECPS EWWT IMO INMARSAT KHLS AE
SUBJECT: UAE UPDATE ON SUPPORT FOR INTERNATIONAL MOBILE
SATELLITE ORGANIZATION CANDIDATE


A) ABU DHABI 3623
B) STATE 150486
C) STATE 140757


1. (SBU) Ref A reports the probable support of the UAE for
Steven Lett's candidacy to head the International Mobile
Satellite Organization. Subsequent to that exchange, and in
response to a diplomatic note which had been submitted to the
MFA prior to our September 5 meeting, the MFA has responded
with a confirmation of support for the U.S. candidate.
Embassy translation of text of UAE diplomatic note no
1/5/73/2288 dated September 5, 2006 follows.


2. (SBU) BEGIN TEXT: (Complimentary opening.) With
reference to the Embassy's diplomatic note number 648 dated
August 27, 2006 and in order to support our bilateral
relationship, the Ministry has the honor to support the
United States nominee for the position of Director of the
International Mobile Satellite Organization, Mr. Steven Lett,
during the IMSO's general assembly meeting September 25-29,

2006. (Complimentary closing.) END TEXT.
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