MOZAMBIQUE NOMINATES PASCOAL MOCUMBI FOR WHO

UNCLAS ADDIS ABABA 002273 SIPDIS SIPDIS E.O. 12958: N/A TAGS: PREL WHO MZ SUBJECT: MOZAMBIQUE NOMINATES PASCOAL MOCUMBI FOR WHO DIRECTOR GENERAL ¶1. Post received a note verbale August 16 from the Embassy of Mozambique located in Addis Ababa indicating Mozambique's intention to nominate Dr. Pascoal Mocumbi for World Health Organization Director General. Note verbale requests USG support of the nomination. ¶2. Begin text: Ref. No. 819/EM.DIP/1.11/2006 Date: 7 August 2006 The Embassy of the Republic of Mozambique in Addis Ababa presents its compliments to the Embassy of the United States of America and has the honour to inform that the Government of the Republic of Mozambique has decided to present the candidature of Dr. Pascoal Mocumbi for election to the Post of Director General of the World Health Organization (WHO). In this regard, the government of the Republic of Mozambique would like to request the support of the Government of the United States of America for this candidature. Attached is the curriculum vitae of Dr. Pascoal Mocumbi. (Note: Scanned copies of the note verbale and CV have been emailed to AF/E Mike Gonzales. End Note.) The Embassy of the Republic of Mozambique in Addis Ababa avails itself of this opportunity to renew to the Embassy of the United States of America the assurances of its highest consideration. End Text. WILGUS