Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
08LISBON1129
2008-05-12 13:13:00
UNCLASSIFIED
Embassy Lisbon
Cable title:
PORTUGAL TO BACK BRAZILIAN IN WIPO DG ELECTION
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UNCLAS LISBON 001129
SIPDIS
GENEVA FOR US MISSION GENEVA
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: AORC WIPO KIPR ETRD PREL
SUBJECT: PORTUGAL TO BACK BRAZILIAN IN WIPO DG ELECTION
REF: SECSTATE 47559
UNCLAS LISBON 001129
SIPDIS
GENEVA FOR US MISSION GENEVA
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: AORC WIPO KIPR ETRD PREL
SUBJECT: PORTUGAL TO BACK BRAZILIAN IN WIPO DG ELECTION
REF: SECSTATE 47559
1. In response to reftel points, MFA International
Organizations Officer Gabriela Rocha agreed on the importance
of having an effective new Director General at the World
Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO). Rocha
acknowledged USG preference for five particlar candidates,
but noted that Portugal's first choice was the Brazilian
candidate, in keeping with GOP policy of backing fellow
members of the Community of Portuguese Language Countries
(Portuguese acronym CPLP) in international organizations.
However, Rocha indicated Portugal would seriously consider
supporting one of the USG-backed five should the Brazilian
candidate be eliminated from the running.
2. Reftel points will also be delivered to the National
Institute of Industrial Property of the Ministry of Justice
on Monday, May 12, after which Post will provide any material
update.
Stephenson
SIPDIS
GENEVA FOR US MISSION GENEVA
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: AORC WIPO KIPR ETRD PREL
SUBJECT: PORTUGAL TO BACK BRAZILIAN IN WIPO DG ELECTION
REF: SECSTATE 47559
1. In response to reftel points, MFA International
Organizations Officer Gabriela Rocha agreed on the importance
of having an effective new Director General at the World
Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO). Rocha
acknowledged USG preference for five particlar candidates,
but noted that Portugal's first choice was the Brazilian
candidate, in keeping with GOP policy of backing fellow
members of the Community of Portuguese Language Countries
(Portuguese acronym CPLP) in international organizations.
However, Rocha indicated Portugal would seriously consider
supporting one of the USG-backed five should the Brazilian
candidate be eliminated from the running.
2. Reftel points will also be delivered to the National
Institute of Industrial Property of the Ministry of Justice
on Monday, May 12, after which Post will provide any material
update.
Stephenson