Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
06BAGHDAD3735
2006-10-08 16:53:00
CONFIDENTIAL
Embassy Baghdad
Cable title:
IRAQ SUPPORTS GUATEMALA'S BID FOR UNSC MEMBERSHIP
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C O N F I D E N T I A L BAGHDAD 003735
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: DECL: 10/07/2016
TAGS: PREL UNGA IZ GT VE
SUBJECT: IRAQ SUPPORTS GUATEMALA'S BID FOR UNSC MEMBERSHIP
REF: STATE 168341
Classified By: Political Counselor Margaret Scobey for Reasons 1.4 (b)
and (d)
(C) In an October 8 meeting with Iraqi Deputy Foreign
Minister Mohammed Bidan, Polcouns raised reftel points
concerning Guatemala's bid for a UNSC seat. Bidan stated
that Iraq supports Guatemala's candidacy and would continue
to support it bid even if multiple ballots are necessary.
Bidan promised to send a message to Iraq's UN Mission
confirming the decision. Bidan agreed with our assessment
that Venezuela would not be a constructive member of the
UNSC, and said Iraq would use any possible opportunity to
encourage other Arab countries to vote for Guatemala.
KHALILZAD