Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
06MADRID933
2006-04-17 15:32:00
UNCLASSIFIED
Embassy Madrid
Cable title:
SPAIN COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR CODEL HASTINGS
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UNCLAS MADRID 000933
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: OTRA AMGT OREP AFIN OSCE SP
SUBJECT: SPAIN COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR CODEL HASTINGS
REF: STATE 58946
UNCLAS MADRID 000933
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: OTRA AMGT OREP AFIN OSCE SP
SUBJECT: SPAIN COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR CODEL HASTINGS
REF: STATE 58946
1. Embassy warmly welcomes and grants country clearance to
Rep. Alcee Hastings, President, Organization for Security and
Cooperation in Europe Parliamentary Assembly (OSCE PA) and
Ms. Vanessa Griddine, Administrative Assistant from April 18
to 20, 2006. The purpose of the visit is to attend meetings
in conjunction with Rep. Hastings' capacity as President of
the OSCE PA.
2. Hotel reservations have been made at the Westin Palace.
Timothy Dougherty is the control officer and he will meet and
greet Rep. Hastings at the airport. Mr. Dougherty's contact
information is: (34)91-587-2294 office; (34)628-718-747
mobile; and e-mail is DoughertyTP@state.gov.
3. Visitors are reminded that bearers of diplomatic and
official passports coming to Spain on official business need
to obtain a Spanish visa prior to arrival to Spain.
4. THREAT ASSESSMENT:
In general, Spain is safe. However, Madrid, Barcelona and
other large cities in Spain -- including resort/convention
areas such as Benidorm -- attract a large number of criminals
and pickpockets andfrequent incidents of crime of opportunity
against the unwary do occur. Carry only essential items
including a photocopy of your passport's photo page.
Visitors can protect themselves against crime by being
street-smart, alert and aware of their surroundings. In the
event you are victimized by crime, or experience any
security-related incident, please contact the Embassy's
Regional Security Office at 91-587-2550 or after hours at
91-587-2355. Official visitors to the Embassy in Madrid or
the Consulate General in Barcelona are encouraged to receive
a security briefing from the RSO office at their earliest
convenience. Additional information regarding safety and
security in Spain is available on the U.S. Department of
State's website (www.embusa.es).
Travelers are encouraged to review the most recent Worldwide
Caution issued by the Department of State. As the Department
of State continues to develop information on any potential
security threats to Americans overseas, it shares credible
threat information through its Consular Information Program
documents, available on the Internet at
http://travel/state.gov. In addition to information on the
Internet, U.S. travelers can hear recorded information by
calling the Department of State in Washington, D.C. at
202-647-5225 from their touch-tone telephone, or receive
information by automated telefax by dialing 202-647-3000 from
their fax machine.
AGUIRRE
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: OTRA AMGT OREP AFIN OSCE SP
SUBJECT: SPAIN COUNTRY CLEARANCE FOR CODEL HASTINGS
REF: STATE 58946
1. Embassy warmly welcomes and grants country clearance to
Rep. Alcee Hastings, President, Organization for Security and
Cooperation in Europe Parliamentary Assembly (OSCE PA) and
Ms. Vanessa Griddine, Administrative Assistant from April 18
to 20, 2006. The purpose of the visit is to attend meetings
in conjunction with Rep. Hastings' capacity as President of
the OSCE PA.
2. Hotel reservations have been made at the Westin Palace.
Timothy Dougherty is the control officer and he will meet and
greet Rep. Hastings at the airport. Mr. Dougherty's contact
information is: (34)91-587-2294 office; (34)628-718-747
mobile; and e-mail is DoughertyTP@state.gov.
3. Visitors are reminded that bearers of diplomatic and
official passports coming to Spain on official business need
to obtain a Spanish visa prior to arrival to Spain.
4. THREAT ASSESSMENT:
In general, Spain is safe. However, Madrid, Barcelona and
other large cities in Spain -- including resort/convention
areas such as Benidorm -- attract a large number of criminals
and pickpockets andfrequent incidents of crime of opportunity
against the unwary do occur. Carry only essential items
including a photocopy of your passport's photo page.
Visitors can protect themselves against crime by being
street-smart, alert and aware of their surroundings. In the
event you are victimized by crime, or experience any
security-related incident, please contact the Embassy's
Regional Security Office at 91-587-2550 or after hours at
91-587-2355. Official visitors to the Embassy in Madrid or
the Consulate General in Barcelona are encouraged to receive
a security briefing from the RSO office at their earliest
convenience. Additional information regarding safety and
security in Spain is available on the U.S. Department of
State's website (www.embusa.es).
Travelers are encouraged to review the most recent Worldwide
Caution issued by the Department of State. As the Department
of State continues to develop information on any potential
security threats to Americans overseas, it shares credible
threat information through its Consular Information Program
documents, available on the Internet at
http://travel/state.gov. In addition to information on the
Internet, U.S. travelers can hear recorded information by
calling the Department of State in Washington, D.C. at
202-647-5225 from their touch-tone telephone, or receive
information by automated telefax by dialing 202-647-3000 from
their fax machine.
AGUIRRE