BHUTAN: HIGH LEVEL ATTENDANCE AT 64TH UN GENERAL

UNCLAS NEW DELHI 001675 SIPDIS STATE FOR IO/UNP (SUN),SCA/RA (MAZZONE) USUN FOR DUGAN NSC FOR BROWN E.O. 12958: N/A TAGS: PREL OTRA OVIP KSEP CVIS UNGA IN SUBJECT: BHUTAN: HIGH LEVEL ATTENDANCE AT 64TH UN GENERAL ASSEMBLY REF: STATE 68590 ¶1. (SBU) In an August 11 exchange about Bhutan's participation in the 64th UN General Assembly, the MFA's Director of Multilateral Affairs Kunzang Namgyel told us that Bhutan expects to send a delegation of approximately five officials led by Foreign Minister Ugyen Tshering. Post will transmit additional information once it is available. ¶2. (SBU) Government of Bhutan tentative participation is as follows: ¶A. Attendance of the Head of State: We have received no indication that King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck will attend. ¶B. Attendance of the Head of Government: We have received no indication that Prime Minister Jigme Thinley will attend. ¶C. Attendance of the Foreign Minister: Minister of Foreign Affairs Ugyen Tshering is expected to attend. --Name and Title: Ugyen Tshering, Minister of Foreign Affairs --Arrival and Departure Dates: Exact arrival and departure dates are unknown. --Spouse's Attendance: We have received no indication that the Foreign Affairs Minister's wife will attend. --Interpretation Required: No. ¶D. Attendance of other VIP's: Namgyel conveyed the official delegation would total approximately five officials, but could not offer specific information. ¶E. Attendance of MFA officials responsible for IO affairs: See answer D. ROEMER