BULGARIA: DIP NOTE ON IRAQ EXTENSION

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