Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
06PARIS4094
2006-06-15 16:49:00
CONFIDENTIAL
Embassy Paris
Cable title:
U.S. CANDIDATE FOR NATO SCR IN AFGHANISTAN
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C O N F I D E N T I A L PARIS 004094
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: DECL: 06/15/2016
TAGS: MARR PREL NATO FR
SUBJECT: U.S. CANDIDATE FOR NATO SCR IN AFGHANISTAN
REF: STATE 97529
Classified By: Political Minister-Counselor Josiah Rosenblatt, reason 1
.4 b/d
(C) On June 15, using reftel talking points, we solicited
French support for the U.S. candidate for NATO Senior
Civilian Representative in Afghanistan, Ambassador David Litt.
MFA official responsible for NATO's operations in Afghanistan
Xavier Chatel promised to discuss the nomination with senior
MFA officials. Chatel said he was not aware of other
candidates at this point. He expressed understanding for our
interest in the SCR, given our increasing engagement in
Afghanistan, but also took the opportunity to caution that a
French redline on the SCR position is that NATO not look for
new resources for the SCR.
Please visit Paris' Classified Website at:
http://www.state.sgov.gov/p/eur/paris/index.c fm
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