Identifier
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06COLOMBO966
2006-06-08 09:59:00
UNCLASSIFIED
Embassy Colombo
Cable title:
DEMARCHE ON ADDRESSING IRAN ISSUE AT JUNE 12-16
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TAGS: PREL PTER PGOV CE
SUBJECT: DEMARCHE ON ADDRESSING IRAN ISSUE AT JUNE 12-16
IAEA BOARD OF GOVERNORS MEETING
REF: STATE 92883
Ambassador made points in reftel to Foreign Secretary HMGS
Palihakkara on June 8. Palihakkara said that he had discussed
the issue with his UN people just this week and had been told
there would be no action at the Board meeting. Ambassador
confirmed that was our understanding but that we were asking
our friends to make strong statements at the meeting to put
pressure on Iran. Palihakkara promised to consider our points
carefully.
LUNSTEAD