VZCZCXRO5568
PP RUEHROV
DE RUEHKH #1819 2121059
ZNR UUUUU ZZH
P 311059Z JUL 06
FM AMEMBASSY KHARTOUM
TO RUEHC/SECSTATE WASHDC PRIORITY 3951
INFO RUCNIAD/IGAD COLLECTIVE

UNCLAS KHARTOUM 001819 
 
SIPDIS 
 
SENSITIVE 
SIPDIS 
 
E.O. 12598:  N/A 
TAGS: PREL OPDC US SU
SUBJECT:  Sudan:  Agrement Request for Proposed Ambassador to U.S. 
 
¶1. (SBU) On July 29, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Department of 
Protocol summoned Pol/Econ Chief to receive a diplomatic note 
regarding its proposed Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary 
to the United States, John Ukee Lueth.  Director of Protocol Amb. 
Hassan Bashir Abdelwahab noted that Lueth is a member of the SPLM. 
 
 
¶2. (SBU) The text of the diplomatic note is as follows: 
 
(Begin text) 
 
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the republic of the Sudan present 
their compliments to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the United 
States of America, and have the honour to communicate that the 
Government of the republic of the Sudan propose to nominate H.E. Mr. 
John Ukee Lueth as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of 
the Republic of the Sudan to the United States of American with 
residence in Washington. 
 
The Curriculum Vitae of H.S. Ambassador Mr. John Ukee Lueth is 
enclosed herewith. 
 
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of the Sudan whilst 
seeking the agreement of the Government of the United States of 
America to this nomination, avail themselves of this opportunity to 
renew to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the United States of 
America the assurances of their highest consideration. 
 
(End text) 
 
¶3. (SBU) Biodata:  The MFA provided a four-page CV on Lueth, which 
post will fax to AF/SPG.  In brief, his biodata is as follows: 
 
-- Education:  MS in Labor Economics and Public Finance from 
Oklahoma State University, MA in Political Science from Iowa State 
University, MS at the Command and Staff College in Omdurman, and MS 
in Economics and Political Science from the University of Juba. 
 
-- Experience:  Financial Aid Administrator at Iowa State University 
(1983-2005), College Instructor at Des Moines Community College 
(1989 - 2005), Economic Assistant at the Department of Human 
Services (1991-1992), Jobs Corps representative at Job Service 
(1990-1991), Assistant Professor of Economics and business at 
Langston University (1987-1988), and Military Officer in te Sdan 
Peoples' Armed Forces (1972 - until membership in SPLM).  Reached 
rank of Brigadier General. 
 
-- Miscellaneous: SPLM member, age 59, married, 25 children, 
languages include English, Arabic, French, Lingala, and Kiswahili. 
 
 
¶4. (SBU) Comment:  Amb. Hassan Bashir underscored the significance 
of this request for agrement, which represents a unilateral 
diplomatic upgrade from the current level of Charge.  He expressed 
hopes that the measure would be reciprocated, as the GNU seeks 
normalized relations with the U.S.  He recalled that the U.S. was 
present at the signing of both the CPA and the DPA, and served as a 
"guardian of peace."  The two recent visits to Washington of the 
First Vice President also served as an indication of the importance 
of the bilateral relationship. 
 
¶5. (SBU) Comment Continued:  Post will seek a meeting with Lueth, in 
part to clarify his citizenship.  End comment. 
 
STEINFELD