Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
07DAMASCUS1160
2007-12-10 07:39:00
UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY
Embassy Damascus
Cable title:
CONSULAR SECTION ACTIVITIES -- October/November 2007
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UNCLAS DAMASCUS 001160
SIPDIS
SENSITIVE
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: CVIS CPAS SY
SUBJECT: CONSULAR SECTION ACTIVITIES -- October/November 2007
UNCLAS DAMASCUS 001160
SIPDIS
SENSITIVE
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: CVIS CPAS SY
SUBJECT: CONSULAR SECTION ACTIVITIES -- October/November 2007
1. (SBU) Summary: Despite the restrictive environment created by the
ubiquitous Syrian security services, we continue to run an active
outreach program. Below is a list of events in October and
November. End Summary.
2. (SBU)
International Education week November 4-8: Consular Officers
distributed student visa information during the PD-sponsored
International Education week's open house to approximately 350
students. Our NIV Chief briefed a total of 90 students during three
sessions on student visa requirements.
Aleppo Outreach: ACS and IV Unit Chiefs provided over 50 services to
our AmCit community in Aleppo on November 5th, saving those families
the four-hour drive to Damascus.
Just for us: The Consular Section celebrated Thanksgiving together
with a double-turkey event at the Ambassador's residence on November
20th.
CORBIN
SIPDIS
SENSITIVE
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: CVIS CPAS SY
SUBJECT: CONSULAR SECTION ACTIVITIES -- October/November 2007
1. (SBU) Summary: Despite the restrictive environment created by the
ubiquitous Syrian security services, we continue to run an active
outreach program. Below is a list of events in October and
November. End Summary.
2. (SBU)
International Education week November 4-8: Consular Officers
distributed student visa information during the PD-sponsored
International Education week's open house to approximately 350
students. Our NIV Chief briefed a total of 90 students during three
sessions on student visa requirements.
Aleppo Outreach: ACS and IV Unit Chiefs provided over 50 services to
our AmCit community in Aleppo on November 5th, saving those families
the four-hour drive to Damascus.
Just for us: The Consular Section celebrated Thanksgiving together
with a double-turkey event at the Ambassador's residence on November
20th.
CORBIN