Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
08ASMARA426
2008-08-27 11:17:00
UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY
Embassy Asmara
Cable title:
MFA HAS NO FORMAL OPINION ON RUSSIA-GEORGIA
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UNCLAS ASMARA 000426
SENSITIVE
SIPDIS
DEPT FOR AF/E
LONDON AND PARIS FOR AFRICA WATCHERS
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: PREL PGOV GG RS ER
SUBJECT: MFA HAS NO FORMAL OPINION ON RUSSIA-GEORGIA
REF: STATE 89769
(U) In an August 21 meeting, MFA Americas Unit Head, Teaghes
Kiflezghi, informed PolOff the MFA does not have an official
position regarding the Russia-Georgia conflict (reftel). On
a personal note, however, Teaghes commented that he feels
sympathy for the excessive loss of Georgian lives.
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