Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
07RIYADH2159
2007-10-28 14:52:00
CONFIDENTIAL
Embassy Riyadh
Cable title:
POST DELIVERS USG GOALS FOR EXPANDED IRAQ
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C O N F I D E N T I A L RIYADH 002159
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: DECL: 10/28/2017
TAGS: PGOV PREL IZ SA
SUBJECT: POST DELIVERS USG GOALS FOR EXPANDED IRAQ
NEIGHBORS MEETING
REF: SECSTATE 149172
Classified By: Deputy Chief of Mission Michael Gfoeller
for reasons 1.4(b) and (d).
C O N F I D E N T I A L RIYADH 002159
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: DECL: 10/28/2017
TAGS: PGOV PREL IZ SA
SUBJECT: POST DELIVERS USG GOALS FOR EXPANDED IRAQ
NEIGHBORS MEETING
REF: SECSTATE 149172
Classified By: Deputy Chief of Mission Michael Gfoeller
for reasons 1.4(b) and (d).
1. (C) Deputy Chief of Mission Michael Gfoeller delivered
reftel demarche to HRH Prince Turki bin Faisal, Head of
Political Affairs at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Prince
Turki asked for further clarification of the support
mechanism-- which was provided, then questioned whether Iraqi
Prime Minister al-Maliki is capable of bringing about
national reconciliation. He stated that al-Maliki is aligned
with Iran and "everyday Iran is gaining and Saudi Arabia and
the United States are losing."
2. (C) Prince Turki ended his remarks by stating that he
will pass our message to Foreign Minister Prince Saud
al-Faisal, whom he confirmed will be attending the Expanded
Iraq Neighbors Meeting in Istanbul next month.
FRAKER
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: DECL: 10/28/2017
TAGS: PGOV PREL IZ SA
SUBJECT: POST DELIVERS USG GOALS FOR EXPANDED IRAQ
NEIGHBORS MEETING
REF: SECSTATE 149172
Classified By: Deputy Chief of Mission Michael Gfoeller
for reasons 1.4(b) and (d).
1. (C) Deputy Chief of Mission Michael Gfoeller delivered
reftel demarche to HRH Prince Turki bin Faisal, Head of
Political Affairs at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Prince
Turki asked for further clarification of the support
mechanism-- which was provided, then questioned whether Iraqi
Prime Minister al-Maliki is capable of bringing about
national reconciliation. He stated that al-Maliki is aligned
with Iran and "everyday Iran is gaining and Saudi Arabia and
the United States are losing."
2. (C) Prince Turki ended his remarks by stating that he
will pass our message to Foreign Minister Prince Saud
al-Faisal, whom he confirmed will be attending the Expanded
Iraq Neighbors Meeting in Istanbul next month.
FRAKER