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07TEGUCIGALPA64
2007-01-12 21:02:00
UNCLASSIFIED
Embassy Tegucigalpa
Cable title:  

PRESIDENT'S POLICY ON IRAQ

Tags:  MARR MOPS PGOV PREL IQ HO 
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DE RUEHTG #0064 0122102
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P 122102Z JAN 07
FM AMEMBASSY TEGUCIGALPA
TO SECSTATE WASHDC PRIORITY 4580
UNCLAS TEGUCIGALPA 000064

SIPDIS

SIPDIS

E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: MARR MOPS PGOV PREL IQ HO
SUBJECT: PRESIDENT'S POLICY ON IRAQ

REF: STATE 003592

On January 11, Charge presented Spanish text of Iraq policy
elements to Acting Foreign Minister Enrique Reina and
requested a pull-aside meeting with Foreign Minister Milton
Jimenez later that evening following his return from the
presidential inauguration in Nicaragua. In meeting with FM
Jimenez, Charge delivered a Spanish text copy of President
Bush's speech. Jimenez appreciated receiving the speech and
said that he would read it and offer any comments the
following day. Charge outlined the elements of the new
strategy, highlighting Iraqi leadership in security,
economic, and political areas. Jimenez acknowledged his
understanding of the new approach, but did not offer
substantive comment. Also, on the evening of January 11,
Charge discussed the new policy with Defense Minister
Aristides Mejia, who asked about specific security
arrangements under the plan. Mejia found the policy to be
"interesting," but stated his skepticism that the Iraqi's
factions were ready or willing to cooperate with each other.
We will report any further comments we receive on the policy.
WILLIARD