Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
08SOFIA355
2008-06-03 10:23:00
UNCLASSIFIED
Embassy Sofia
Cable title:
BULGARIA NONCOMMITTAL ON SUPPORT FOR U.S.
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UNCLAS SOFIA 000355
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: PREL PREF SMIG AORC
SUBJECT: BULGARIA NONCOMMITTAL ON SUPPORT FOR U.S.
CANDIDATE AMBASSADOR SWING
REF: SECSTATE 54562
(U) PolOff delivered reftel demarche to Ministry of Foreign
Affairs Human Rights Expert, Kameliya Petrova on June 3.
Petrova commented that Ambassador William Swing was an
impressive candidate for International Organization for
Migration Director General. She said that Bulgaria would
ultimately make its decision based on the candidates'
qualifications and their vision for the organization. As an
European Union member, Petrova said that Bulgaria is awaiting
the EU position, particularly given the global nature of
migration policies. Petrova promised that Ambassador Swing's
candidature would receive full consideration.
Karagiannis