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06PANAMA1166
2006-06-15 18:52:00
UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY
Embassy Panama
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GOP SHARES U.S. CONCERN ON TORRES STRAIT

Tags:  EWWT PBTS PHSA SENV PREL PM 
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E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: EWWT PBTS PHSA SENV PREL PM
SUBJECT: GOP SHARES U.S. CONCERN ON TORRES STRAIT

REF: STATE 90707

(SBU) Econoff delivered reftel note and talking points on
June 15 to George Novey, Director General, Maritime Authority
of Panama. Novey said the GOP shared the USG concerns
because Panamanian vessels are one of the primary users of
the Torres Strait. Post is following up with further
discussions with other GOP officials and will report any
substantive comments.
ARREAGA