Identifier | Created | Classification | Origin |
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09THEHAGUE564 | 2009-09-17 14:32:00 | UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY | Embassy The Hague |
VZCZCXYZ0000 OO RUEHWEB DE RUEHTC #0564 2601432 ZNR UUUUU ZZH O 171432Z SEP 09 ZDK FM AMEMBASSY THE HAGUE TO SECSTATE WASHDC IMMEDIATE 3270 |
UNCLAS THE HAGUE 000564 |
1. (U) This is an action request: see para 3. 2. (SBU) During the July session of the OPCW's Executive Council (EC), Delrep Granger was elected to chair consultations on financial matters (ref A). Also with the new leadership of the Executive Council that began in July, Iran, representing the Asian Group, holds the EC Vice-Chair for Administrative and Financial Matters. As reported in Ref B, new Iranian Deputy Permanent Representative Mahmoud Esfananinejad has stated his intention to take on the role of Vice-Chairperson actively. 3. (SBU) Given that Delrep's consultations fall under the Vice-Chairperson for Administrative and Financial Matters, Delrep is required to report to Esfananinejad and to work with members of the Iranian delegation in reporting back to the EC on progress made in the consultations. Therefore, Del requests Department guidance on how Delrep may communicate and interact with members of the Iranian Delegation to the OPCW to fulfill his mandate. 4. (U) BEIK SENDS. LEVIN |