C O N F I D E N T I A L BAGHDAD 001524

SIPDIS

OSLO FOR RSO; DEPARTMENT FOR DS/IP/EUR AND DS/IP/NEA

E.O. 12958: DECL: 06/10/2019
TAGS: ASEC IZ NO PREL
SUBJECT: NORWAY'S FM REQUESTS HELP TO FACILIATE BAGHDAD
VISIT

REF: OSLO 383

Classified By: DCM Ambassador Robert S.Ford for reasons 1.4 b and d

(C) Embassy Baghdad is prepared to provide security support
for the visit of Norway's Foreign Minister Jonas Gahr's
day-long visit to Baghdad on June 17, to include helicopter
transport between Baghdad Airport and the International Zone,
protective security and threat assessment assistance. We
look forward to receiving details of the visit to include,
schedule, size of delegation, and other particulars as soon
as possible in order to facilitate advanced planning
necessary for a safe and secure visit. POC for security
coordination is Deputy RSO for Protective Operations Nick
Sabruno is 240-553-0581 X 2505.




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