Jordan: Points on SAICM Chemicals Management

UNCLAS AMMAN 000664

SIPDIS

Nairobi for USUNEP - Levine

E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: SENV ETRD PREL EAID ECON JO
SUBJECT: Jordan: Points on SAICM Chemicals Management
Delivered

Ref: A) State 11460 B) Jan 25 Whittlesey-Brown email


1. Econ Counselor and ESTH Officer made reftel talking
points to Ministry of Environment Director of Chemicals and
Waste Management Dr. Mohammed Khashashneh. Dr. Khashashneh
and Ms. Abeer Zairah (phonetic) from the Ministry of
Industry and Trade will represent Jordan at the February 4-6
Dubai UN Environment Program (UNEP) meeting on a Strategic
Approach to International Chemicals Management (SAICM).
Econcouns also indicated USG interest in SAICM issues in an
aside to Environment Minister Khaled Irani.


2. Khashashneh said he understood the USG points, and he
requested a printed copy of the talking points, which we
declined, per Ref B instructions. He said he is familiar
with the USG position on SAICM as a non-binding instrument.
He added that Jordan will be seeking financial assistance
for implementing its SAICM national program.

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