Identifier
Created
Classification
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10RIYADH40
2010-01-06 15:31:00
CONFIDENTIAL
Embassy Riyadh
Cable title:
AFGHAN SECOND VICE PRESIDENT VISITS RIYADH
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C O N F I D E N T I A L RIYADH 000040
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: DECL: 01/05/2020
TAGS: PREL PGOV AF SA PK
SUBJECT: AFGHAN SECOND VICE PRESIDENT VISITS RIYADH
Classified By: Ambassador James B. Smith for
reasons 1.4 (B) and (D)
C O N F I D E N T I A L RIYADH 000040
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: DECL: 01/05/2020
TAGS: PREL PGOV AF SA PK
SUBJECT: AFGHAN SECOND VICE PRESIDENT VISITS RIYADH
Classified By: Ambassador James B. Smith for
reasons 1.4 (B) and (D)
¶1. (U) The Saudi Press Agency announced the January 3 visit
of Afghan Second Vice President Abdulkarim Khalili. Khalili
met with King Abdullah, Minister of Defense Crown Prince
Sultan, Deputy Commander of the National Guard Prince Miteb
bin Abdullah, Assistant Chief of General Intelligence Prince
Abdulaziz bin Bandar bin Abdulaziz and a number of other
princes. The purpose of Khalili's surprise visit was not
announced.
COMMENT:
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¶2. (C) Khalili's royal audience of military and intelligence
officials suggested that his visit was to discuss Taliban
reconciliation efforts, a topic that the Saudis are typically
tight lipped about. The SAG announcement of the meeting may
simply be a show of support for Karzai's government. End
comment.
SMITH