Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
08RIGA542
2008-09-09 10:55:00
SECRET
Embassy Riga
Cable title:  

LATVIA BRIEFED ON CHANGE IN IRAQ COALITION

Tags:  MOPS MARR PREL IZ LG 
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OO RUEHBC RUEHDE RUEHIHL RUEHKUK
DE RUEHRA #0542 2531055
ZNY SSSSS ZZH
O 091055Z SEP 08
FM AMEMBASSY RIGA
TO RUEHC/SECSTATE WASHDC IMMEDIATE 5219
INFO RUCNRAQ/IRAQ COLLECTIVE IMMEDIATE
S E C R E T RIGA 000542 

SIPDIS

E.O. 12958: DECL: 09/09/2018
TAGS: MOPS MARR PREL IZ LG
SUBJECT: LATVIA BRIEFED ON CHANGE IN IRAQ COALITION

REF: A) STATE 96122 B) POST/STATE OPS TELCON

Classified By: Ambassador Charles W. Larson, Jr. Reason: 1.4 (D)

S E C R E T RIGA 000542

SIPDIS

E.O. 12958: DECL: 09/09/2018
TAGS: MOPS MARR PREL IZ LG
SUBJECT: LATVIA BRIEFED ON CHANGE IN IRAQ COALITION

REF: A) STATE 96122 B) POST/STATE OPS TELCON

Classified By: Ambassador Charles W. Larson, Jr. Reason: 1.4 (D)


1. (S) Ambassador Larson briefed President Zatlers on ref A
points September 9. The Ambassador stressed our great
appreciation for Latvia's contribution in Iraq over the years
but noted positive developments in security had allowed this
change. The President was pleased to be informed of this
upcoming change in coalition posture in Iraq. On the basis
of ref B, the Ambassador informed the President that it was
up to the Latvians when to announce the change, but suggested
they may wish to consult with the Iraqis.


2. (S) In response to ref A query, we believe that a letter
from POTUS to Zatlers, as well as a similar letter from the
Iraqi government, are appropriate ways to acknowledge Latvian
contributions to Iraqi freedom.
LARSON