ARGENTINA PROPOSES ITU QUID PRO QUO

UNCLAS BUENOS AIRES 001600

SIPDIS

SIPDIS

FOR EB/CIP/MA FWILLIAMS

E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: ECPS AORC AR
SUBJECT: ARGENTINA PROPOSES ITU QUID PRO QUO

REF: STATE 046962


1. Reftel directed the Embassy to seek the GOA's support for
reelecting the U.S. to the ITU Council at the ITU's November
2006 meeting. That message was delivered March 2006.


2. The Argentine MFA has responded with a diplomatic note
containing a proposal for reciprocal assistance. That is,
Argentina will support the U.S. if the U.S. supports
Argentina's reelection to the same body. An aide memoire
containing the GOA's arguments in favor of reelection was
faxed to EB/CIP/MA's Frank Williams on July 18.


3. Please advise when the Department takes a decision
regarding Argentina's ITU Council candidacy. Embassy POC is
Econ officer Brian Jensen.

GUTIERREZ