MOROCCO TO PARTICIPATE IN GICNT WORKSHOP

UNCLAS RABAT 000115 SENSITIVE SIPDIS E.O. 12958: N/A TAGS: PARM PREL PTER KGIC MO SUBJECT: MOROCCO TO PARTICIPATE IN GICNT WORKSHOP REF: STATE 09099 ¶1. (SBU) PolOff delivered reftel message inviting Morocco to participate in the April Global Initiative to Combat Nuclear Terrorism (GICNT) Workshop in Garmisch, Germany to Ministry of Foreign Affairs Head of United Nations Division Azzedine Farhane on February 3. Farhane confirmed on February 6 that Morocco will definitely participate in the upcoming conference but he was unable to provide specific names. Farhane informed Poloff that Morocco will make every effort to provide participant information as soon as possible. ¶2. (SBU) Farhane was not able to confirm Morocco's availability to moderate the review of one of the seven technical sections of the GICNT Nuclear Detection Architecture Model Guidelines Document. Farhane asked whether or not French translation would be provided during the review. He suggested that if Morocco were to moderate one of the technical sessions, it would be easier for the Moroccan technical expert to conduct the moderation in French rather than English. Farhane agreed to discuss this request with Moroccan technical experts and will inform DHS POC Caroline Bray if Morocco can lead in this capacity. Post is prepared to convey response on the language or other related issues. ***************************************** Visit Embassy Rabat's Classified Website; http://www.state.sgov.gov/p/nea/rabat ***************************************** Jackson