MOROCCO: CHANGE OF DATE FOR FIRST MEETING OF THE

UNCLAS RABAT 001771 SIPDIS SENSITIVE SIPDIS STATE FOR NEA/MAG, ISN/WMDT, T:TIM KATSAPIS E.O. 12958: N/A TAGS: KGIC MCAP PINR PINS PTER KNNP MO SUBJECT: MOROCCO: CHANGE OF DATE FOR FIRST MEETING OF THE GLOBAL INITIATIVE TO COMBAT NUCLEAR TERRORISM REF: A. STATE 157733 ¶B. RABAT 1745 ¶1. (U) This cable is sensitive but unclassified. Please protect accordingly. ¶2. (SBU) On September 22, Poloff informed the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) that the United States and Russia agreed to its preference (ref A) to hold the first Global Initiative meeting in Morocco on October 30-31. MFA Multilateral Affairs officer Azzeddin Farhane welcomed the change of dates, and expressed his appreciation that the GOM concerns expressed in ref B had been taken into consideration. Farhane added that the letters of invitation, with new confirmed dates, would be routed to the minister for approval as soon as possible. Regarding the possible location of the meeting, Farhane shared that the event will most likely be held in Rabat. He pledged to inform the embassy when the decision is final. ¶3. (SBU) Farhane repeated the GOM's request for further guidance on logistical matters and budget issues, asking in particular if the United States and Russia would provide assistance with funding. Embassy would welcome advise on any additional information we can provide in response. ****************************************** Visit Embassy Rabat's Classified Website; http://www.state.sgov.gov/p/nea/rabat ****************************************** RILEY