Identifier
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09NEWDELHI1676
2009-08-11 12:03:00
UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY
Embassy New Delhi
Cable title:
INDIA: HIGH LEVEL ATTENDANCE AT 64TH UN GENERAL
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UNCLAS NEW DELHI 001676
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C O R R E C T E D COPY CAPTION
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: INDIA: HIGH LEVEL ATTENDANCE AT 64TH UN GENERAL
ASSEMBLY
REF: STATE 68590
UNCLAS NEW DELHI 001676
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C O R R E C T E D COPY CAPTION
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: INDIA: HIGH LEVEL ATTENDANCE AT 64TH UN GENERAL
ASSEMBLY
REF: STATE 68590
1. (SBU) In an August 10 discussion about India's
participation in the 64th UN General Assembly, MEA UN
Political Deputy Secretary Sanjay Rana told us that India
expects to send a delegation of 20 to 30 officials led by
Prime Minister Singh and Foreign Minister Krishna. Post will
transmit additional information once it is available.
2. (SBU) Government of India tentative participation is as
follows:
A. Attendance of the Head of State: We have received no
indication that President Pratibha Patil will attend.
B. Attendance of the Head of Government: Prime Minister
Manmohan Singh is expected to attend.
--Name and Title: Dr. Manmohan Singh, Prime Minister
--Arrival and Departure Dates: Exact arrival and departure
dates are unknown.
--Spouse's Attendance: We have received no indication that
the Prime Minister's wife will attend.
--Interpretation Required: No.
C. Attendance of the Foreign Minister: External Affairs
Minister Somanahalli Mallajah (S.M.) Krishna is expected to
attend.
--Name and Title: Somanahalli Mallajah (S.M.) Krishna
--Arrival and Departure Dates: Exact arrival and departure
dates are unknown.
--Spouse's Attendance: We have received no indication that
the External Affairs Minister's wife will attend.
--Interpretation Required: No.
D. Attendance of other VIP's: Rana conveyed the official
delegation would total 20 to 30 officials, but could not
offer specific information. He noted that a number of Indian
parliamentarians will also attend apart from the official
delegation, but provided no definite numbers.
E. Attendance of MEA officials responsible for IO affairs:
See answer D.
ROEMER
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C O R R E C T E D COPY CAPTION
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: INDIA: HIGH LEVEL ATTENDANCE AT 64TH UN GENERAL
ASSEMBLY
REF: STATE 68590
1. (SBU) In an August 10 discussion about India's
participation in the 64th UN General Assembly, MEA UN
Political Deputy Secretary Sanjay Rana told us that India
expects to send a delegation of 20 to 30 officials led by
Prime Minister Singh and Foreign Minister Krishna. Post will
transmit additional information once it is available.
2. (SBU) Government of India tentative participation is as
follows:
A. Attendance of the Head of State: We have received no
indication that President Pratibha Patil will attend.
B. Attendance of the Head of Government: Prime Minister
Manmohan Singh is expected to attend.
--Name and Title: Dr. Manmohan Singh, Prime Minister
--Arrival and Departure Dates: Exact arrival and departure
dates are unknown.
--Spouse's Attendance: We have received no indication that
the Prime Minister's wife will attend.
--Interpretation Required: No.
C. Attendance of the Foreign Minister: External Affairs
Minister Somanahalli Mallajah (S.M.) Krishna is expected to
attend.
--Name and Title: Somanahalli Mallajah (S.M.) Krishna
--Arrival and Departure Dates: Exact arrival and departure
dates are unknown.
--Spouse's Attendance: We have received no indication that
the External Affairs Minister's wife will attend.
--Interpretation Required: No.
D. Attendance of other VIP's: Rana conveyed the official
delegation would total 20 to 30 officials, but could not
offer specific information. He noted that a number of Indian
parliamentarians will also attend apart from the official
delegation, but provided no definite numbers.
E. Attendance of MEA officials responsible for IO affairs:
See answer D.
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