Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
07ULAANBAATAR57
2007-02-01 07:00:00
UNCLASSIFIED
Embassy Ulaanbaatar
Cable title:
UN HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL: MONGOLIA DOES NOT INTEND
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UNCLAS ULAANBAATAR 000057
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: PHUM PREL UNHRC MG
SUBJECT: UN HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL: MONGOLIA DOES NOT INTEND
TO BE ASIA GROUP CANDIDATE
REF: SECSTATE 12521
On February 1, E/P Chief conveyed reftel points to Deputy
Director for Multilateral Affairs Gansukh. Gansukh expressed
appreciation for the U.S. interest in Mongolia as a
candidate, but said that Mongolia had decided some time ago
not to run for a seat. Asked if Mongolia might reconsider
its position, Gansukh responded that this is unlikely.
Embassy will continue to urge Mongolia to reconsider its
decision not to run, and will report any developments.
MINTON