Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
07TUNIS819
2007-06-22 15:09:00
SECRET//NOFORN
Embassy Tunis
Cable title:
IRAQI WMD SCIENTISTS REDIRECTION PROGRAM: TUNISIA
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S E C R E T TUNIS 000819
SIPDIS
NOFORN
SIPDIS
STATE FOR ISN/CTR - BOYD AND FISHER; NEA/I/PM - EVANS
E.O. 12958: DECL: 06/15/2016
TAGS: PTER PINR PINS PARM PREL PREF TS
SUBJECT: IRAQI WMD SCIENTISTS REDIRECTION PROGRAM: TUNISIA
REQUESTS MORE INFORMATION
REF: A. TUNIS 768
B. RABAT 1021
C. STATE 80326
Classified By: Ambassador Robert F. Godec for reasons 1.4 (b) and (d)
S E C R E T TUNIS 000819
SIPDIS
NOFORN
SIPDIS
STATE FOR ISN/CTR - BOYD AND FISHER; NEA/I/PM - EVANS
E.O. 12958: DECL: 06/15/2016
TAGS: PTER PINR PINS PARM PREL PREF TS
SUBJECT: IRAQI WMD SCIENTISTS REDIRECTION PROGRAM: TUNISIA
REQUESTS MORE INFORMATION
REF: A. TUNIS 768
B. RABAT 1021
C. STATE 80326
Classified By: Ambassador Robert F. Godec for reasons 1.4 (b) and (d)
1. (U) This is an action request. See para 3.
2. (S/NF) Further to Ref A response on the Iraqi WMD
scientist redirection program, MFA Chief of Staff Hatem
Atallah today told the Ambassador that the GOT is still
considering the proposal, but that the GOT needs further
information before making a decision. For starters, he
asked, how many scientists would be involved? More
specifically, does the USG have a specific number of
scientists in mind for Tunisia? Atallah also repeated the
question he had posed during the initial demarche: What are
the specific areas of expertise of these scientists?
3. (S/NF) Embassy requests Department guidance on how to
respond to the MFA's questions. We believe it would also be
helpful to provide detailed information about the possible
institution(s) the USG has under consideration to provide the
professional development fellowships and/or how acceptable
institutions would be selected. In addition, we agree with
Ref B suggestion that it would be useful to clarify whether
all related expenses would be paid by the USG, and what would
happen after the one-year fellowships are concluded.
GODEC
SIPDIS
NOFORN
SIPDIS
STATE FOR ISN/CTR - BOYD AND FISHER; NEA/I/PM - EVANS
E.O. 12958: DECL: 06/15/2016
TAGS: PTER PINR PINS PARM PREL PREF TS
SUBJECT: IRAQI WMD SCIENTISTS REDIRECTION PROGRAM: TUNISIA
REQUESTS MORE INFORMATION
REF: A. TUNIS 768
B. RABAT 1021
C. STATE 80326
Classified By: Ambassador Robert F. Godec for reasons 1.4 (b) and (d)
1. (U) This is an action request. See para 3.
2. (S/NF) Further to Ref A response on the Iraqi WMD
scientist redirection program, MFA Chief of Staff Hatem
Atallah today told the Ambassador that the GOT is still
considering the proposal, but that the GOT needs further
information before making a decision. For starters, he
asked, how many scientists would be involved? More
specifically, does the USG have a specific number of
scientists in mind for Tunisia? Atallah also repeated the
question he had posed during the initial demarche: What are
the specific areas of expertise of these scientists?
3. (S/NF) Embassy requests Department guidance on how to
respond to the MFA's questions. We believe it would also be
helpful to provide detailed information about the possible
institution(s) the USG has under consideration to provide the
professional development fellowships and/or how acceptable
institutions would be selected. In addition, we agree with
Ref B suggestion that it would be useful to clarify whether
all related expenses would be paid by the USG, and what would
happen after the one-year fellowships are concluded.
GODEC