Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
07RIYADH2176
2007-10-30 14:16:00
CONFIDENTIAL
Embassy Riyadh
Cable title:
SAG RESPONSE: ISTANBUL MINISTERIAL SIDE MEETING ON
VZCZCXYZ0029 PP RUEHWEB DE RUEHRH #2176 3031416 ZNY CCCCC ZZH P 301416Z OCT 07 FM AMEMBASSY RIYADH TO RUEHC/SECSTATE WASHDC PRIORITY 6845 INFO RUEHJI/AMCONSUL JEDDAH PRIORITY 9168
C O N F I D E N T I A L RIYADH 002176
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
NEA/ELA FOR ANN D. SOMERSET AND MATT IRWIN.
E.O. 12958: DECL: 10/30/2017
TAGS: PGOV PREL PTER LE SA
SUBJECT: SAG RESPONSE: ISTANBUL MINISTERIAL SIDE MEETING ON
LEBANON
REF: SECSTATE 150112
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 002176
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
NEA/ELA FOR ANN D. SOMERSET AND MATT IRWIN.
E.O. 12958: DECL: 10/30/2017
TAGS: PGOV PREL PTER LE SA
SUBJECT: SAG RESPONSE: ISTANBUL MINISTERIAL SIDE MEETING ON
LEBANON
REF: SECSTATE 150112
Classified By: Deputy Chief of Mission Michael Gfoeller
for reasons 1.4(b) and (d).
1. (C) Acting PolCouns delivered reftel demarche to
Ambassador Talal Berri from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
on October 30. Ambassador Berri remarked that although he
cannot immediately confirm the Foreign Minister's acceptance
of this invitation, he is optimistic that Foreign Minister
Prince Saud al-Faisal will accept. He noted that the Foreign
Minister is always "happy" to participate in meetings that
help countries in the region. Ambassador Berri also noted
that the French foreign ministry had already delivered a
similar demarche, it was currently being positively
considered by the Foreign Minister, and the SAG is pleased
that so many important players are working towards the same
goals.
FRAKER
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
NEA/ELA FOR ANN D. SOMERSET AND MATT IRWIN.
E.O. 12958: DECL: 10/30/2017
TAGS: PGOV PREL PTER LE SA
SUBJECT: SAG RESPONSE: ISTANBUL MINISTERIAL SIDE MEETING ON
LEBANON
REF: SECSTATE 150112
Classified By: Deputy Chief of Mission Michael Gfoeller
for reasons 1.4(b) and (d).
1. (C) Acting PolCouns delivered reftel demarche to
Ambassador Talal Berri from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
on October 30. Ambassador Berri remarked that although he
cannot immediately confirm the Foreign Minister's acceptance
of this invitation, he is optimistic that Foreign Minister
Prince Saud al-Faisal will accept. He noted that the Foreign
Minister is always "happy" to participate in meetings that
help countries in the region. Ambassador Berri also noted
that the French foreign ministry had already delivered a
similar demarche, it was currently being positively
considered by the Foreign Minister, and the SAG is pleased
that so many important players are working towards the same
goals.
FRAKER