GOG REQUESTS SUPPORT FOR UNESCO CANDIDACY

UNCLAS CONAKRY 000553 SIPDIS SENSITIVE E.O. 12958: N/A TAGS: PGOV PREL UNESCO GV SUBJECT: GOG REQUESTS SUPPORT FOR UNESCO CANDIDACY ¶1. (SBU) Embassy is in receipt of a diplomatic note from the Guinean Ministry of Foreign Affairs notifying the U.S. Government of Guinea's intent to present itself as a candidate for membership to the following UNESCO organs: - Council for the Bureau of International Education (BIE) - Intergovernmental Council for the Program for the Management of Social Transformation (MOST) - Intergovernmental Council for the International Program for Development and Communication (PIDC) - International Council of Coordination for the Program on Man and the Biosphere (MAB) ¶2. (SBU) According to the note, the Guinean Government's candidature signals its willingness to contribute to UNESCO's agenda. As such, the Guinean Government formally requests the USG's support during the General Conference, scheduled for October 6 to 23 in Paris. ¶3. (SBU) Embassy is sending a diplomatic note to acknowledge receipt of the request, specifying that it has been forwarded to Washington for consideration. Post requests guidance as to whether any further response is necessary at this time. BROKENSHIRE