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FM AMEMBASSY RABAT
TO RUEHC/SECSTATE WASHDC 8744
INFO RUEHCL/AMCONSUL CASABLANCA 4164
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RUCNDT/USMISSION USUN NEW YORK 0827
UNCLAS RABAT 000572
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E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: PREL SCUL UNESCO MO
SUBJECT: MOROCCO REQUESTS USG SUPPORT FOR INTERNATIONAL
CIVIL SERVICE COMMITTEE CANDIDATE
The Embassy is in receipt of a diplomatic note, number 0288,
from the Moroccan Ministry of Foreign Affairs requesting U.S.
Government support for the candidacy of Ambassador El Hassane
Zahid for membership on the United Nations' International
Civil Service Committee. The full candidate packet will be
scanned and emailed to NEA/MAG. A translation of the
diplomatic note is appended below.
Begin text:
Complimentary opening.
The Kingdom of Morocco has officially presented the
candidature of Ambassador El Hassane Zahid to the United
Nations, for a seat on the United Nations' International
Civil Service Committee. Morocco will present the candidature
of Mr. Zahid for a new four-year term (2009-2012), during
elections to be held in New York in September 2008, during
the next session of the United Nations General Assembly.
Current Ambassador of His Majesty the King in Thailand since
2003, Mr. Zahid, whose curriculum vitae is enclosed, was also
Deputy Permanent Representative of Morocco in New York, and
Vice Chairman of the Fifth Administrative and Financial
Committee during the 47th session of the United Nations
General Assembly.
In view of the excellent relations of friendship and
cooperation existing between our two countries, the Moroccan
Government would particularly appreciate the support that
your Government could bring to this candidacy.
Complimentary closing.
End text.
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Riley