Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
08ACCRA1035
2008-08-12 14:57:00
SECRET
Embassy Accra
Cable title:
EMBASSY SUPPORTS 1206 WCA MARITIME EQUIPMENT
VZCZCXYZ0000 PP RUEHWEB DE RUEHAR #1035 2251457 ZNY SSSSS ZZH P 121457Z AUG 08 FM AMEMBASSY ACCRA TO SECSTATE WASHDC PRIORITY 6859
S E C R E T ACCRA 001035
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: DECL: 08/12/2033
TAGS: MARR PTER GH
SUBJECT: EMBASSY SUPPORTS 1206 WCA MARITIME EQUIPMENT
PACKAGE FOR THE REPUBLIC OF GHANA
REF: A. E-MAIL FROM JORDAN L. STEWART 08/07/2008
B. CLEARANCE URGENTLY NEEDED ON 1206 PACKAGE.
Classified By: CDA SUE K. BROWN for reasons 1.4(a) and (d)
(S) Embassy concurs with and supports the concept of the
West and Central Africa (WCA) Maritime Equipment Package.
The Defender Class boats and spare parts will increase the
recipient nation's maritime capacity. The additional assets
will complement the three boats received 6 August 2008. This
program addresses directly the Ghana navy's need for fast
patrol boats and reinforces other ongoing assistance and
security efforts.
BROWN
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: DECL: 08/12/2033
TAGS: MARR PTER GH
SUBJECT: EMBASSY SUPPORTS 1206 WCA MARITIME EQUIPMENT
PACKAGE FOR THE REPUBLIC OF GHANA
REF: A. E-MAIL FROM JORDAN L. STEWART 08/07/2008
B. CLEARANCE URGENTLY NEEDED ON 1206 PACKAGE.
Classified By: CDA SUE K. BROWN for reasons 1.4(a) and (d)
(S) Embassy concurs with and supports the concept of the
West and Central Africa (WCA) Maritime Equipment Package.
The Defender Class boats and spare parts will increase the
recipient nation's maritime capacity. The additional assets
will complement the three boats received 6 August 2008. This
program addresses directly the Ghana navy's need for fast
patrol boats and reinforces other ongoing assistance and
security efforts.
BROWN