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06OSLO204
2006-02-22 15:51:00
CONFIDENTIAL
Embassy Oslo
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NORWEGIAN RESPONSE: HOST COUNTRY MEETINGS WITH

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C O N F I D E N T I A L OSLO 000204 

SIPDIS


DEPARTMENT FOR NEA/IPA

E.O. 12958: DECL: 02/22/2016
TAGS: PREL NO
SUBJECT: NORWEGIAN RESPONSE: HOST COUNTRY MEETINGS WITH
HAMAS

REF: STATE 27174

Classified By: Deputy Chief of Mission Christopher W. Webster for reaso
ns 1.4 (b and d)

C O N F I D E N T I A L OSLO 000204

SIPDIS


DEPARTMENT FOR NEA/IPA

E.O. 12958: DECL: 02/22/2016
TAGS: PREL NO
SUBJECT: NORWEGIAN RESPONSE: HOST COUNTRY MEETINGS WITH
HAMAS

REF: STATE 27174

Classified By: Deputy Chief of Mission Christopher W. Webster for reaso
ns 1.4 (b and d)


1. (C) The DCM delivered reftel talking points to MFA
Director General Vegard Ellefsen on February 22. Ellefsen
mentioned that at this point, Norway is concerned about how
to manage funding to provide assistance to Palestinians while
maintaining existing Palestinian Authority institutions.
Specifically, the Norwegians would like to know whether
Hamas' acceptance of conditions set by President Mahmoud
Abbas (committment to prior agreements and recognition of
Israel) would provide a way forward and whether the U.S.
would support using funds from the World Bank multi-donor
reform fund to support the Palestinians.


2. (U) Post would appreciate Washington's guidance on the
questions raised by the Norwegians.

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