Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
10RABAT65
2010-02-01 17:21:00
UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY
Embassy Rabat
Cable title:
MOROCCO RESPONSE: IRAN OUTREACH FOR UNIVERSAL
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UNCLAS RABAT 000065
SIPDIS
SENSITIVE
DEPT FOR NEA/MAG AND DRL/MLGA
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: PHUM PREL IR MO
SUBJECT: MOROCCO RESPONSE: IRAN OUTREACH FOR UNIVERSAL
PERIODIC REVIEW SESSION
REF: STATE 007242
UNCLAS RABAT 000065
SIPDIS
SENSITIVE
DEPT FOR NEA/MAG AND DRL/MLGA
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: PHUM PREL IR MO
SUBJECT: MOROCCO RESPONSE: IRAN OUTREACH FOR UNIVERSAL
PERIODIC REVIEW SESSION
REF: STATE 007242
1. (SBU) POLOFF delivered subject demarche to the MFA's
Chief of the Division on Humanitarian and Social Questions,
Abdelmounaim El Farouq, on January 29. El Farouq stated that
the universal periodic review (UPR) exercise is a good
opportunity for a positive interaction with Iran on the issue
of human rights. Beyond that, he had no further comment.
2. (SBU) Comment: Since Morocco broke diplomatic relations
with Iran in 2009, it may be more willing to take an active
role in the UPR. End Comment.
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http://www.intelink.sgov.gov/wiki/Portal:Moro cco
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SIPDIS
SENSITIVE
DEPT FOR NEA/MAG AND DRL/MLGA
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: PHUM PREL IR MO
SUBJECT: MOROCCO RESPONSE: IRAN OUTREACH FOR UNIVERSAL
PERIODIC REVIEW SESSION
REF: STATE 007242
1. (SBU) POLOFF delivered subject demarche to the MFA's
Chief of the Division on Humanitarian and Social Questions,
Abdelmounaim El Farouq, on January 29. El Farouq stated that
the universal periodic review (UPR) exercise is a good
opportunity for a positive interaction with Iran on the issue
of human rights. Beyond that, he had no further comment.
2. (SBU) Comment: Since Morocco broke diplomatic relations
with Iran in 2009, it may be more willing to take an active
role in the UPR. End Comment.
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Visit Embassy Rabat's Classified Website;
http://www.intelink.sgov.gov/wiki/Portal:Moro cco
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KAPLAN