Identifier
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07MADRID1433
2007-07-23 11:34:00
UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY
Embassy Madrid
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UNCLAS MADRID 001433
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NEA/RA FOR JILL SHAUNFIELD
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS:
KMFO, PREL, XT, IS, IT, JA, EG, SP
SUBJECT: MFO FAVS: SPANISH LOOKING FOR MONEY
REF: STATE 94985
(SBU) The DCM discussed a possible Spanish contribution to
the purchase of fully armed vehicles for the Multinational
Forces and Observers (MFO) with Javier Sancho, Chief of Staff
to Foreign Minister Moratinos, on July 2. Sancho said that
it sounded like a good idea and indicated he would ask DG for
Middle East, Mediterranean, and Africa Alvaro Iranzo to look
into funding possibilities. Separately, Poloff contacted
Deputy Director General for the Middle East Alberto Ucelay on
July 2 to follow up. Ucelay said that the Spanish were
looking for money but were as yet unable to provide a funding
source. Poloff followed up again with Ucelay on July 13, and
Ucelay confirmed that the Spanish supported a contribution
but had not yet located funds. He said he would contact
Poloff when funds became available. COMMENT: Given the
proximity of the August vacation in Spain, it appears that
Spain may not be able to produce a contribution prior to
September. We will continue to pursue the matter with our
counterparts in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. END COMMENT.
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