Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
07MADRID61
2007-01-12 13:37:00
UNCLASSIFIED
Embassy Madrid
Cable title:
SPAIN RECEIVES DEMARCHE ON PRESIDENT'S IRAQ POLICY
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UNCLAS MADRID 000061
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
DEPARTMENT FOR EUR/WE
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: MARR MOPS PGOV PREL IZ SP
SUBJECT: SPAIN RECEIVES DEMARCHE ON PRESIDENT'S IRAQ POLICY
ADDRESS
REF: SECSTATE 3592
DCM, accompanied by visiting UNVIE Ambassador Greg Schulte,
made reftel points January 11 to Spanish National Security
Advisor Carles Casajuana. The DCM outlined the security,
political/economic, and international engagement elements of
the new strategy. Acknowledging past differences on Iraq,
the DCM underscored that Spain and the U.S. agreed on the
need for a stable and democratic Iraq. The DCM noted Spain's
strong support for the Iraq Compact and the significant
commitment of Spanish economic assistance to the Maliki
government. He encouraged Spain to stay engaged in helping
to stabilize Iraq, strengthen its economy, bolster moderates,
and foster national reconciliation. The DCM provided
Casajuana with a copy of an NSC-produced presentation
outlining the new Iraq strategy and said we looked forward to
continued engagement with Spain on Iraq. Casajuana said he
would review the material we provided. Casajuana's
discussions with Schulte on the Iranian nuclear weapons
program will be reported septel.
Aguirre
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
DEPARTMENT FOR EUR/WE
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: MARR MOPS PGOV PREL IZ SP
SUBJECT: SPAIN RECEIVES DEMARCHE ON PRESIDENT'S IRAQ POLICY
ADDRESS
REF: SECSTATE 3592
DCM, accompanied by visiting UNVIE Ambassador Greg Schulte,
made reftel points January 11 to Spanish National Security
Advisor Carles Casajuana. The DCM outlined the security,
political/economic, and international engagement elements of
the new strategy. Acknowledging past differences on Iraq,
the DCM underscored that Spain and the U.S. agreed on the
need for a stable and democratic Iraq. The DCM noted Spain's
strong support for the Iraq Compact and the significant
commitment of Spanish economic assistance to the Maliki
government. He encouraged Spain to stay engaged in helping
to stabilize Iraq, strengthen its economy, bolster moderates,
and foster national reconciliation. The DCM provided
Casajuana with a copy of an NSC-produced presentation
outlining the new Iraq strategy and said we looked forward to
continued engagement with Spain on Iraq. Casajuana said he
would review the material we provided. Casajuana's
discussions with Schulte on the Iranian nuclear weapons
program will be reported septel.
Aguirre