Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
08LISBON2726
2008-11-21 15:28:00
UNCLASSIFIED
Embassy Lisbon
Cable title:
PORTUGAL URGED TO OPPOSE UNGA RESOLUTIONS WITH
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UNCLAS LISBON 002726
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: IS LE SY PREL PO
SUBJECT: PORTUGAL URGED TO OPPOSE UNGA RESOLUTIONS WITH
ANTI-ISRAEL BIAS
REF: SECSTATE 123081
Pol-Econ officer delivered reftel message to Portuguese MFA
Deputy Director for International Affairs Sara Martins and
urged Portugal to oppose UNGA resolutions with an anti-Israel
bias. Since Portugal's positions on UN issues are closely
coordinated with other EU member states, the GOP will
probably follow EU consensus on whether to oppose or abstain
on future votes on anti-Israel measures. Martins did not
provide further substantive comments.
BALLARD