Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
09ABUJA642
2009-04-17 13:02:00
CONFIDENTIAL
Embassy Abuja
Cable title:
NIGERIA SUPPORTS U.S. CANDIDACY FOR UN HUMAN
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C O N F I D E N T I A L ABUJA 000642
SIPDIS
DEPT FOR AF/W, INR/AA
BAGHDAD FOR DMCCULLOUGH
E.O. 12958: DECL: 03/25/2019
TAGS: PHUM PREL UN UNHRC NI
SUBJECT: NIGERIA SUPPORTS U.S. CANDIDACY FOR UN HUMAN
RIGHTS COUNCIL; REQUESTS RECIPROCITY
REF: A. STATE 36629
B. STATE 31175
Classified By: Political Counselor Walter N.S. Pflaumer for reasons 1.4
(b) and (d)
C O N F I D E N T I A L ABUJA 000642
SIPDIS
DEPT FOR AF/W, INR/AA
BAGHDAD FOR DMCCULLOUGH
E.O. 12958: DECL: 03/25/2019
TAGS: PHUM PREL UN UNHRC NI
SUBJECT: NIGERIA SUPPORTS U.S. CANDIDACY FOR UN HUMAN
RIGHTS COUNCIL; REQUESTS RECIPROCITY
REF: A. STATE 36629
B. STATE 31175
Classified By: Political Counselor Walter N.S. Pflaumer for reasons 1.4
(b) and (d)
1. (C) On April 17, Poloff delivered reftel demarches and a
copy of the United States Human Rights Commitments and
Pledges to Ambassador M.K. Ibrahim, Deputy Director of the
International Organizations Department in the Second United
Nations Division at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Ibrahim
expressed his delight over the U.S. decision to re-engage
with the UN Human Rights Council (HRC) and stated that
Nigeria would "absolutely support" U.S. candidacy.
Highlighting that Nigeria is also up for re-election to the
HRC this May, Ibrahim requested "reciprocity" and said that
support for their candidacy would be expected and
appreciated.
2. (U) This cable was coordinated with Consulate Lagos.
SANDERS
SIPDIS
DEPT FOR AF/W, INR/AA
BAGHDAD FOR DMCCULLOUGH
E.O. 12958: DECL: 03/25/2019
TAGS: PHUM PREL UN UNHRC NI
SUBJECT: NIGERIA SUPPORTS U.S. CANDIDACY FOR UN HUMAN
RIGHTS COUNCIL; REQUESTS RECIPROCITY
REF: A. STATE 36629
B. STATE 31175
Classified By: Political Counselor Walter N.S. Pflaumer for reasons 1.4
(b) and (d)
1. (C) On April 17, Poloff delivered reftel demarches and a
copy of the United States Human Rights Commitments and
Pledges to Ambassador M.K. Ibrahim, Deputy Director of the
International Organizations Department in the Second United
Nations Division at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Ibrahim
expressed his delight over the U.S. decision to re-engage
with the UN Human Rights Council (HRC) and stated that
Nigeria would "absolutely support" U.S. candidacy.
Highlighting that Nigeria is also up for re-election to the
HRC this May, Ibrahim requested "reciprocity" and said that
support for their candidacy would be expected and
appreciated.
2. (U) This cable was coordinated with Consulate Lagos.
SANDERS