FRENCH RESPONSE TO DEMARCHE ON GLOBAL INITIATIVE

UNCLAS PARIS 001874 SIPDIS E.O. 12958: N/A TAGS: MCAP PARM PINR PINS PREL PTER KGIC FR SUBJECT: FRENCH RESPONSE TO DEMARCHE ON GLOBAL INITIATIVE TO COMBAT NUCLEAR TERRORISM, SECOND EPG REF: STATE 101862 AND PREVIOUS We passed reftel information on the Global Initiative Exercise Planning Group (EPG) to French MFA Desk Officer dealing with the transport of nuclear material, Thomas Guibert on October 6. Guibert expressed appreciation for the invitation and for the information, which he deemed useful. The French have no objection to the proposed date for the next EPG meeting, and they will send a delegation. Guibert concurred with the items currently on the proposed agenda but noted that he was waiting for possible further feedback from his superiors. We will pass along septel any comments or proposals for additional agenda items that the MFA provides. STAPLETON