Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
07SOFIA344
2007-03-14 11:14:00
UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY
Embassy Sofia
Cable title:
BULGARIA: DIP NOTE ON IRAQ EXTENSION
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UNCLAS SOFIA 000344
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
SENSITIVE
DEPT. FOR EUR/NCE
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: PREL MARR MOPS IZ BU
SUBJECT: BULGARIA: DIP NOTE ON IRAQ EXTENSION
REF: SOFIA 149
UNCLAS SOFIA 000344
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
SENSITIVE
DEPT. FOR EUR/NCE
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: PREL MARR MOPS IZ BU
SUBJECT: BULGARIA: DIP NOTE ON IRAQ EXTENSION
REF: SOFIA 149
1. This is an action request -- please see paragraph 2.
2. On March 7, we received a diplomatic note from the MFA
notifying us of the National Assembly's ratification of
Bulgaria's decision to extend its military mission in Camp
Ashraf. We would appreciate Department assistance in
providing a response as requested.
3. Post's informal translation of the dip. note follows. A
copy of the original will be sent to the desk separately.
Begin text of diplomatic note:
REPUBLIC OF BULGARIA
MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS
No. 54-05-24
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic o Bulgaria
presents its compliments to the Embass of the United States
of America in Sofia and ha the honor to inform that with a
law, passed on Fbruary 21, 2007, and published in the "State
Gaztte" issue 19 of March 2, 2007, the National Assemly of
the Republic of Bulgaria ratified the Agrement between the
Government of the Republic of Blgaria and the Government of
the United States ofAmerica with regard to the extension of
the partcipation of a Bulgarian military contingent in ahumanitarian mission for the guarding of the Cente for
Temporary Detention and Protection at Camp shraf in Iraq
concluded through exchange of noteson February 2, 2007.
In accordance with the Agrement's provisions, which set
forth the condtions of its entry into force, it is subject
to ratification by the National Assembly of the Republic of
Bulgaria and will become effective on the day of Bulgaria's
notification that all constitutional procedures have been
fulfilled.
In this regard, the Ministry would be grateful if the Embassy
would confirm the receipt of this note and specify the date
on which the above-mentioned Agreement has entered into force.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Bulgaria
avails itself of the opportunity to renew to the Embassy of
the United States of America the assurances of its highest
consideration.
Sofia, March 2, 2007
End text of diplomatic note.
BEYRLE
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
SENSITIVE
DEPT. FOR EUR/NCE
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: PREL MARR MOPS IZ BU
SUBJECT: BULGARIA: DIP NOTE ON IRAQ EXTENSION
REF: SOFIA 149
1. This is an action request -- please see paragraph 2.
2. On March 7, we received a diplomatic note from the MFA
notifying us of the National Assembly's ratification of
Bulgaria's decision to extend its military mission in Camp
Ashraf. We would appreciate Department assistance in
providing a response as requested.
3. Post's informal translation of the dip. note follows. A
copy of the original will be sent to the desk separately.
Begin text of diplomatic note:
REPUBLIC OF BULGARIA
MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS
No. 54-05-24
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic o Bulgaria
presents its compliments to the Embass of the United States
of America in Sofia and ha the honor to inform that with a
law, passed on Fbruary 21, 2007, and published in the "State
Gaztte" issue 19 of March 2, 2007, the National Assemly of
the Republic of Bulgaria ratified the Agrement between the
Government of the Republic of Blgaria and the Government of
the United States ofAmerica with regard to the extension of
the partcipation of a Bulgarian military contingent in ahumanitarian mission for the guarding of the Cente for
Temporary Detention and Protection at Camp shraf in Iraq
concluded through exchange of noteson February 2, 2007.
In accordance with the Agrement's provisions, which set
forth the condtions of its entry into force, it is subject
to ratification by the National Assembly of the Republic of
Bulgaria and will become effective on the day of Bulgaria's
notification that all constitutional procedures have been
fulfilled.
In this regard, the Ministry would be grateful if the Embassy
would confirm the receipt of this note and specify the date
on which the above-mentioned Agreement has entered into force.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Bulgaria
avails itself of the opportunity to renew to the Embassy of
the United States of America the assurances of its highest
consideration.
Sofia, March 2, 2007
End text of diplomatic note.
BEYRLE