MALI SEEKS AGREMENT FOR AMBASSADOR-DESIGNATE MAMADOU

UNCLAS BAMAKO 000013 FOR AF, AF/EX, AF/W E.O. 12958: N/A TAGS: PREL OFDP ML SUBJECT: MALI SEEKS AGREMENT FOR AMBASSADOR-DESIGNATE MAMADOU TRAORE ¶1. (SBU) The Embassy received on January 8 a diplomatic note (dated January 4) from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Republic of Mali in Bamako. The note seeks the USG's agrement for the appointment of Mamadou Traore as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of Mali to the United States of America. The diplomatic note enclosed a copy of Mr. Traore's Curriculum Vitae (scanned and e-mailed to AF/W - Emily Narkis). ¶2. (SBU) Text of diplomatic note from the Republic of Mali: January 4, 2010 Number 10/MAE-CI-CAB The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Republic of Mali presents its compliments to the Department of State of the United States of America and has the honor to bring to its attention that the Government of Mali has the intention to name Mr. Mamadou Traore as Ambassador Plenipotentiary and Extraordinary of the Republic of Mali to the United States of America. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Republic of Mali would appreciate it if the Department of State of the United States of America communicated the advice of the U.S. competent authorities on this proposed appointment. Attached please find the curriculum vitae of Mr. Mamadou Traore. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Republic of Mali takes this opportunity to the Department of State of the United States of America assurances of its highest consideration. (end text) #BARLERIN#