THE GAMBIA: PRESIDENT'S POLICY ADDRESS ON IRAQ

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E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: MARR MOPS PGOV PREL IZ GA
SUBJECT: THE GAMBIA: PRESIDENT'S POLICY ADDRESS ON IRAQ

REF: STATE 3592


1. (SBU) In meeting with Vice President Isatou Njie Saidy,
Ambassador briefed on the President's new Iraq strategy and
provided text of his remarks. The Ambassador urged the GOTG
to consider expressing publicly its support for the
President's strategy and for the Iraqi government's efforts
on behalf of national stability, economic development, and
national reconciliation.


2. (SBU) Vice President Njie Saidy took the Ambassador's
presentation on board and indicated that the GOTG would
carefully review the President's statement and consider our
request. She remarked, "it is essential to resolve the Iraqi
situation," but otherwise made no substantive comment.
STAFFORD