Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
08DHAKA780
2008-07-24 02:23:00
CONFIDENTIAL
Embassy Dhaka
Cable title:
BANGLADESH'S CHIEF ADVISER REQUESTS MEETING WITH
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C O N F I D E N T I A L DHAKA 000780
SIPDIS
DEPT FOR SCA/PB, SCA/FO, S/S-ES, AND IO/UNP
E.O. 12958: DECL: 07/23/2018
TAGS: PREL UNGA BG
SUBJECT: BANGLADESH'S CHIEF ADVISER REQUESTS MEETING WITH
POTUS AT UNGA
REF: DHAKA 775
Classified By: CDA a.i. Geeta Pasi. Reasons 1.4 (b) and (d)
C O N F I D E N T I A L DHAKA 000780
SIPDIS
DEPT FOR SCA/PB, SCA/FO, S/S-ES, AND IO/UNP
E.O. 12958: DECL: 07/23/2018
TAGS: PREL UNGA BG
SUBJECT: BANGLADESH'S CHIEF ADVISER REQUESTS MEETING WITH
POTUS AT UNGA
REF: DHAKA 775
Classified By: CDA a.i. Geeta Pasi. Reasons 1.4 (b) and (d)
1. (C) Bangladesh's Chief Adviser Dr. Fakhruddin Ahmed has
formally requested (via diplomatic note) a meeting with POTUS
on the margins of the UN General Assembly. The request
comes as Bangladesh prepares for its transformational
elections in December 2008 and as the Chief Adviser and the
members of his Caretaker Government seek to convince the
political parties to participate in the democratic process.
As reported reftel, we believe that it is vitally important
at this time for the USG to support the Chief Adviser's
efforts to ensure a smooth transition. In this regard, we
believe a brief meeting between POTUS and the Chief Adviser
at UNGA would send an unambiguous message to the Caretaker
Government, political parties, and other observers that the
USG is watching the situation in Bangladesh closely and wants
to see a successful democratic transition in this moderate
Muslim-majority country.
2. (U) Begin text of Ministry of Foreign Affairs Diplomatic
Note
UN-GA-4228/08
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Government of the People's
Republic of Bangladesh presents its compliments to the
Embassy of the United States of AMERICA in Dhaka and has the
honour to inform that H.E. Dr. Fakhruddin Ahmed, Hon'ble
Chief Adviser of the Government of the People's Republic of
Bangladesh would lead the Bangladesh delegation t the 63rd
regular session of the United Nations General Assembly in New
York during 22 - 26 September 2008. During his stay in New
York, the Hon'ble Chief Adviser would like to meet H.E. Mr.
George W. Bush, President of the United States of AMERICA on
the sidelines of the UNGA at a mutually convenient time
(except for the morning on the 26th).
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs would deeply appreciate
receiving an early response to the request for the proposed
bilateral meeting.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Government of the People's
Republic of Bangladesh avails itself of this opportunity to
renew to the Embassy of the United States of AMERICA in
Dhaka, the assurance of its highest consideration.
End text.
3. (U) Action Request: Please provide guidance regarding a
response to the Bangladeshi request.
Pasi
SIPDIS
DEPT FOR SCA/PB, SCA/FO, S/S-ES, AND IO/UNP
E.O. 12958: DECL: 07/23/2018
TAGS: PREL UNGA BG
SUBJECT: BANGLADESH'S CHIEF ADVISER REQUESTS MEETING WITH
POTUS AT UNGA
REF: DHAKA 775
Classified By: CDA a.i. Geeta Pasi. Reasons 1.4 (b) and (d)
1. (C) Bangladesh's Chief Adviser Dr. Fakhruddin Ahmed has
formally requested (via diplomatic note) a meeting with POTUS
on the margins of the UN General Assembly. The request
comes as Bangladesh prepares for its transformational
elections in December 2008 and as the Chief Adviser and the
members of his Caretaker Government seek to convince the
political parties to participate in the democratic process.
As reported reftel, we believe that it is vitally important
at this time for the USG to support the Chief Adviser's
efforts to ensure a smooth transition. In this regard, we
believe a brief meeting between POTUS and the Chief Adviser
at UNGA would send an unambiguous message to the Caretaker
Government, political parties, and other observers that the
USG is watching the situation in Bangladesh closely and wants
to see a successful democratic transition in this moderate
Muslim-majority country.
2. (U) Begin text of Ministry of Foreign Affairs Diplomatic
Note
UN-GA-4228/08
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Government of the People's
Republic of Bangladesh presents its compliments to the
Embassy of the United States of AMERICA in Dhaka and has the
honour to inform that H.E. Dr. Fakhruddin Ahmed, Hon'ble
Chief Adviser of the Government of the People's Republic of
Bangladesh would lead the Bangladesh delegation t the 63rd
regular session of the United Nations General Assembly in New
York during 22 - 26 September 2008. During his stay in New
York, the Hon'ble Chief Adviser would like to meet H.E. Mr.
George W. Bush, President of the United States of AMERICA on
the sidelines of the UNGA at a mutually convenient time
(except for the morning on the 26th).
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs would deeply appreciate
receiving an early response to the request for the proposed
bilateral meeting.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Government of the People's
Republic of Bangladesh avails itself of this opportunity to
renew to the Embassy of the United States of AMERICA in
Dhaka, the assurance of its highest consideration.
End text.
3. (U) Action Request: Please provide guidance regarding a
response to the Bangladeshi request.
Pasi