REQUEST FOR COUNTRY CLEARANCE

UNCLAS BAGHDAD 004163

SIPDIS

SIPDIS

E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: OTRA AE IZ ZP ZR XF
SUBJECT: REQUEST FOR COUNTRY CLEARANCE


1. Embassy Baghdad requests country clearance for the
following personnel to travel to Abu Dhabi for the purpose of
engaging Gulf country counterparts on support for Government
of Iraq (GOI) outreach efforts to Anbar province.


2. Travelers' information follows:

a. Margaret Scobey,
Political Minister Counselor
Diplomatic PPT: 900372248
Clearance: TS/SCI

b. Brig General David G. Reist
Deputy Commanding General
Multi-National Forces - West
Official PPT: 8019012717

c. Donald Hepburn
First Secretary
Diplomatic PPT: 900347906
Clearance: TS/SCI

d. Ana Escrogima
Second Secretary
Diplomatic PPT: 90043065
Clearance: TS/SCI

e. COL Michael P. Courts
Office of National Unity Division
Official PPT: 219038392
Clearance: TS/SCI

f. COL Steve Damon
Deputy Chief of Staff for Intelligence
Official PPT: 8014652976
Clearance: TS/SCI

g. Ali Z. Khedery
Special Assistant to the Ambassador
Diplomatic PPT: 900400304
Clearance: TS


3. Request that hotel reservations be made at the U.S.
Embassy Abu Dhabi rate within per diem for all travelers.
Travelers will require transportation to and from meetings on
November 12. Travelers will utilize taxis for transportation
to and from the airport.


4. Delegation will arrive UAE November 11, 2006
approximately 1800 hours and will depart November 13, 2006 at
approximately 0900 hours via Military Aircraft. Meetings are
scheduled for November 12.


5. Contact information: Karen Speidel, tel: 1-240-553-0589
ext. 239-5107 or 1- 914-822-6697 in Baghdad, email:
SpeidelKS@state.gov or Ana Escrogima, tel: 1-240-553-0589,
ext. 239-5309 or 1-914-360-7850, email:
EscrogimaAA@state.gov.


6. Embassy Baghdad appreciates your assistance.


KHALILZAD