VZCZCXRO2440
PP RUEHLA
DE RUEHMD #1202 3560708
ZNR UUUUU ZZH
P 220708Z DEC 09
FM AMEMBASSY MADRID
TO RUEHC/SECSTATE WASHDC PRIORITY 1583
INFO RUEHBUL/AMEMBASSY KABUL 0218
RUEHLA/AMCONSUL BARCELONA 4272
UNCLAS MADRID 001202
SIPDIS
STATE FOR EUR/WE, S/SRAP
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: EAID PGOV PREL AF SP
SUBJECT: SPAIN REVIEWING DRAFT MOU ON LIFE, SECURITY AND
MOBILITY SUPPORT IN AFGHANISTAN
REF: STATE 129187
The Spanish MFA confirms that they have been reviewing the
draft MOU on life, security and mobility support in
Afghanistan for the last couple weeks. While they don't have
a firm timeline for finishing consideration, they hope to
conclude the process quickly in the new year. Post
emphasized the importance of building the capacity of Afghan
institutions to withstand and diminish the threat posed by
extremism.
CHACON