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08ACCRA1585
2008-12-18 15:02:00
UNCLASSIFIED
Embassy Accra
Cable title:  

ACCRA DELIVERS KOSOVO RECOGNITION DEMARCHE

Tags:  PREL KVIR GH 
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FM AMEMBASSY ACCRA
TO RUEHC/SECSTATE WASHDC PRIORITY 7398
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UNCLAS ACCRA 001585

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DEPT FOR AF/W AND KOSOVO DESK

E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: PREL KVIR GH
SUBJECT: ACCRA DELIVERS KOSOVO RECOGNITION DEMARCHE

REF: ACCRA 00849

(SBU) POLOFF delivered subject demarche December 17 to Dr.
Kojo Assan, Director for International Organizations of the
Ghanaian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Regional Integration
and NEPAD. POLOFF stressed why the recognition of Kosovo
would not set a precedent, a concern expressed in July by Dr.
Assan's predecessor (see Reftel). Dr. Assan said that he
would relay the content of the demarche to the Ministry's
Chief Director. Ghana is holding a run-off election for
President on December 28, and a new Foreign Minister will not
be appointed at least until January when the country's new
administration takes office. Post does not expect any
consideration of a change in policy on Kosovo recognition
until at least that time.
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