GOJ REQUESTS SUPPORT FOR ELECTION TO THE PEACE

UNCLAS KINGSTON 001025 SIPDIS SIPDIS DEPARTMENT FOR WHA/CAR (BENT) E.O. 12958: N/A TAGS: PREL PGOV UN JA SUBJECT: GOJ REQUESTS SUPPORT FOR ELECTION TO THE PEACE BUILDING COMMISSION REF: BARBIAN-BENT 5/18 FAX ¶1. This is an action request. See paragraph 3. ¶2. On May 10, Embassy received via diplomatic note dated May 8, the following request to support the election of the Government of Jamaica to the standing Organizational Committee of the Peacebuilding Commission. Text of note faxed to WHA/CAR (Ref). Begin text: Ref: 50/111/4 The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade presents its compliments to the Embassy of the United States of America, and has the honour to inform that the Government of Jamaica has decided to seek election to the standing Organizational Committee of the Peacebuilding Commission established pursuant to General Assembly Resolution A/RES/60/180 in one of the seven vacancies allotted to the General Assembly. The Government of Jamaica has been a consistent advocate of peace and global security and is fully cognisant of the importance of support for national efforts for post-conflict reconstruction and recovery. In this context, Jamaica has participated in a number of post-conflict peacebuilding activities through civilian police contributions. The Government of Jamaica is confident that Jamaica can make a valuable contribution to the work of the Peacebuilding Commission. Bearing in mind the importance of having representation from all regional groups in the overall composition of the Committee, the Government of Jamaica requests the support of the Government of the United States for its candidature. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Trade avails itself of this opportunity to renew to the Embassy of the United States of America, the assurances of its highest consideration. End text. ¶3. Action request: Request Department guidance on how to respond to the GOJ's diplomatic note. VALDEZ