DEMARCHE DELIVERED - US. VIEWS ON IRENA

UNCLAS CONAKRY 000349 SIPDIS SENSITIVE EEB/ESC DANIELLE MONOSSON, OES/EGC GRIFF THOMPSON, IO/EDA REBECCA WEBBER E.O. 12958: N/A TAGS: ENRG KGHG SENV GV SUBJECT: DEMARCHE DELIVERED - US. VIEWS ON IRENA REF: SECSTATE 59969 ¶1. (U) Econoff met with Cece Alexis Loua, the National Director of Energy, to deliver reftel cable. Mr. Loua stated his country's commitment to renewable energy, and affirmed his support for IRENA's efforts. He stated that renewable energy is imperative to fixing Guinea's energy crisis. ¶2. (U) Mr. Loua stated that the Government of Guinea would actively support the UAE bid to host IRENA headquarters. However, due to financial shortfalls, the GOG will not be sending a delegation to the June 28 meeting in Egypt. Finally, Mr. Loua stated that he is pleased with the new USG position on IRENA and he hopes that the organization will be strengthened through US. membership. RASPOLIC