Identifier	Created	Classification	Origin
09SANJOSE322	2009-04-17 20:36:00	UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY	Embassy San Jose

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COSTA RICA TO SUPPORT USG HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL

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DE RUEHSJ #0322 1072036
ZNR UUUUU ZZH
P 172036Z APR 09
FM AMEMBASSY SAN JOSE
TO RUEHC/SECSTATE WASHDC PRIORITY 0766
INFO RUEHZA/WHA CENTRAL AMERICAN COLLECTIVE PRIORITY
RUCNDT/USMISSION USUN NEW YORK PRIORITY 0834

					  UNCLAS SAN JOSE 000322 
 
SENSITIVE 
SIPDIS 
 
DEPT FOR WHA/CEN. IO/RHS:AOSTERMEIR AND GPATEL; ALSO FOR 
DRL/MLGA:LSICADE 
 
E.O. 12958: N/A 
TAGS: CS PHUM PREL UN
SUBJECT: COSTA RICA TO SUPPORT USG HUMAN RIGHTS COUNCIL 
CANDIDACY 
 
REF: A. STATE 36629 
     
B. SAN JOSE 299

1. (SBU) In response to Ref A, and further to Ref B, the MFA
informed us on April 16 by diplomatic
note of the GOCR's intention to support the USG's candidacy
for a seat on the Human Rights Council for the period of
2009-2012.

2. (SBU) COMMENT: GOCR officials have previously urged the
USG to consider running for a seat on the Council, stating
that it would add balance to the Council's membership. As
such, Costa Rica's support is a welcome example of the GOCR
walking it's talk on this UN issue.
CIANCHETTE