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UNCLAS SECTION 01 OF 09 STATE 050592 
 
SIPDIS 
 
E.O. 12958: N/A 
TAGS: IZ MARR MOPS OTRA PREL
SUBJECT: FRIENDS OF IRAQ CONFERENCE JUNE 17-19, 2008, UAE 
 
¶1. This is an action request. See para 3. 
 
¶2. SUMMARY. Multi-National Force-Iraq (MNF-I), Government of 
Iraq (GOI), and U.S. Embassy Baghdad will co-host the Friends 
of Iraq Conference (previously known as the Iraq Conference) 
at the Armed Forces Officer Club (AFOC), Abu Dhabi, United 
Arab Emirates, June 17-19, 2008. Posts are requested to 
solicit participation by military and/or civilian 
representatives from Coalition partners and prospective 
partners. This conference provides an opportunity to discuss 
how to collectively build on the gains achieved in Iraq and 
to discuss current and emerging needs and coalition 
opportunities. The conference also provides a forum to 
underscore that the U.S. drawdown of surge forces does not 
communicate a reduced need for Coalition support or a reduced 
USG commitment to Iraq. Key conference invited speakers 
include Multinational Force-Iraq Commanding General (CG 
MNF-I) General David Petraeus and U.S. Ambassador to Iraq 
Ryan Crocker. END SUMMARY. 
 
¶3. ACTION REQUEST. Embassies are requested to convey the 
following invitation in para 4 and conference details in para 
5 as soon as possible. Hotel accommodations at the AFOC are 
reserved only for those annotated in para 6A, all others are 
requested to make reservations at the nearby Shangri-La Hotel 
(www.shangri-la.com). Participants from each country are 
expected to be well versed on Iraq issues. Some invited 
countries have no current involvement in the coalition, but 
CG MNF-I requests the conference be as inclusive as possible 
and approach all potential capability contributors. Please 
note that the name of the conference was changed from "Iraq 
Conference" to "Friends of Iraq Conference" after the 
invitation was delivered to many participants through 
military channels. Web sites and other material now reflect 
the new name. 
 
3A. For USUN: Extend an invitation to the UN Under Secretary 
for Political Affairs, Ambassador Lynn Pascoe. 
 
3B. For USNATO: Extend an invitation to the NATO Assistant 
Secretary General for Operations, Mr. Martin Howard. 
 
3C. For USEU: Extend an invitation to the EU General 
Secretariat to the Council, Robert Cooper, and an appropriate 
senior commission official. 
 
3D. For Embassy Suva: Please extend the invitation to the 
Kingdom of Tonga only. 
 
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MNF-I CONFERENCE INVITATION 
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¶4. INVITATION. The signed original of the following 
invitation has been delivered to USCENTCOM Senior National 
Representatives (SNR) in Tampa, FL dated April 24, 2008. 
Bahrain, Oman, Iceland, and Montenegro do not have SNRs; the 
department will convey signed originals to Washington 
embassies. 
 
BEGIN TEXT OF INVITATION. 
 
The Government of Iraq; Chief of Mission, United States 
Embassy-Baghdad; and Commanding General Multi-National Force 
- Iraq, are pleased to invite you to their Iraq Conference in 
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates from 17 to 19 June 2008. 
 
Over the course of the last six months, Iraqi and Coalition 
forces have realized marked improvements in security that 
present opportunities to accelerate and focus rebuilding 
efforts throughout Iraq. Iraq's leaders are capitalizing on 
this momentum by tackling national issues and promulgating 
legislation that is improving governmental processes and 
reinvigorating the economy. These efforts will also give 
other nations innumerable opportunities to sustain rebuilding 
efforts and continue to improve their long-term relationship 
with the Government and people of Iraq. 
 
At the Iraq Conference, we will discuss how we can 
collectively build upon these gains and organize to 
accomplish the work that remains. Please come prepared to 
address what your country can contribute to this important 
endeavor. 
 
Senior officials will attend from the United States 
Department of State, the Government of Iraq, and the United 
States Department of Defense. Therefore, we respectfully ask 
that at a minimum, the Vice or Deputy Chief of Defense, and a 
senior representative from the Foreign Ministry attend. 
 
Please find important conference details enclosed. We look 
forward to seeing and spending time with your nation's 
representatives, and we are prepared to assist you in any way 
possible to make this a memorable and successful conference. 
If you require an interpreter or any other special 
accommodations please let us know so that we can make 
necessary arrangements. 
 
Sincerely, 
Moffak al-Rubaie 
National Security Advisor 
Government of Iraq 
 
Ryan C. Crocker 
Ambassador 
US Embassy - Baghdad 
 
David H. Petraeus 
General, U.S. Army 
Commanding General 
Multi-National Force-Iraq 
 
 
END TEXT OF INVITATION. 
 
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CONFERENCE DETAILS ATTACHMENT 
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¶5. To be delivered with the conference invitation. 
 
BEGIN TEXT OF ENCLOSURE: 
 
CONFERENCE DETAILS 
 
RSVP: Due to the short notice of this important event please 
RSVP by May 22, 2008. This can be done via the conference 
website, by having your USCENTCOM Senior National 
Representative (SNR) register you, or by contacting the U.S. 
Embassy in country. Conference Website: 
http://hqsweb03.centcom.smil.mil/ 
Conferences/MNFI conf/Views/confRegistration.aspx 
 
ATTENDEES: Due to limited hotel and seating capacity, 
attendance for the conference is limited to the primary 
national representatives invited from each country. 
Exceptions will only be made for interpreters as the 
conference will be conducted in English only. All conference 
attendees must possess a SECRET security clearance from your 
nation. 
 
TRANSPORTATION: Transportation between the airport, hotels 
and conference center will be provided based on participants' 
registration on the conference website. Please ensure your 
arrival time and location is available to your CENTCOM SNR to 
properly prepare for your reception. 
 
HOTEL ARRANGEMENTS: The Iraq Conference Staff is happy to 
announce that the Armed Officers Club and Hotel (AFOC) will 
be the venue for the conference and both social events. 
However, due to the limited availability, it is necessary to 
make arrangements for accommodations at either the AFOC or 
nearby Shangri-La Hotel; conference rooms are held under the 
title "MNF-I Iraq Conference". 
 
Armed Forces Officers Club 
P.O. Box 6382 
Abu Dhabi, UAE 
Tel: ( 971-2) 441-5900 
Fax: ( 971-2) 441-5666 
www.afoc.mil.ae 
 
Shangri-La Hotel 
PO Box 128881, Abu Dhabi 
United Arab Emirates 
Tel: ( 971-2) 509-8888 
Fax: ( 971-2) 558-5999 
slad@shangri-la.com 
 
UNIFORM / ATTIRE: Due to customs and courtesy in Abu Dhabi, 
United Arab Emirates, the uniform of the day for all 
conference and social activities will be civilian 
business-casual, coat and open collar. Historically average 
temperatures in Abu Dhabi during the month of June range from 
a 100F/38C degree high to a 77F/25C degree low. 
 
AGENDA: Conference agenda and read-ahead material will be 
available two weeks prior to the conference on the website. 
Additionally, all briefings given at the conference will be 
posted to the website after the conference. 
 
END TEXT OF ENCLOSURE. 
 
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HOTEL RESERVATION GUIDANCE 
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¶6. Due to hotel limitations, the AFOC is reserved primarily 
for Ministry of Defense attendees. 
 
6A. FOR HOSTED NATIONS MINISTRY OF DEFENSE ATTENDEES 
 
MNF-I has secured 80 single rooms at the Armed Forces 
Officers Club and Hotel for Ministry of Defense participants 
from eligible nations at no cost to the invitee; however, all 
additional incidental charges associated with the stay will 
be the responsibility of the attendee. Please complete 
website registration to ensure confirmation of attendance and 
room accommodations. 
 
ELIGIBLE NATIONS: Afghanistan, Albania, Algeria, Armenia, 
Azerbaijan, Bosnia Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech 
Republic, Egypt, El Salvador, Estonia, Georgia, Greece, 
Hungary, India, Iraq, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Latvia, Lithuania 
Macedonia, Moldova, Mongolia, Montenegro, Morocco, Oman, 
Pakistan, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Tonga, 
Tunisia, Turkey, and Ukraine. 
 
6B. FOR CIVILIAN ATTENDEES FROM ABOVE ELIGIBLE NATIONS, AND 
ALL OTHER CONFERENCE ATTENDEES, BOTH MILITARY AND CIVILIAN 
 
Due to limited availability in the Armed Forces Officers Club 
and Hotel, it will be necessary to make reservations at the 
nearby Shangri-La Hotel and Resort as soon as possible by 
kindly providing your USCENTCOM SNR with credit card 
information before May 22, 2008. The CENTCOM Coalition 
Coordination Center (CCC) can assist with reserving and 
confirming your rooms. Please complete website registration 
to ensure confirmation of attendance and room accommodations. 
If you choose to book your accommodations directly, ask for 
blocked rooms under the title "MNF-I Iraq Conference". 
 
¶7. CONFERENCE POINT OF CONTACTS: 
 
7A. CENTCOM POC 
Brian Kelley, CDR, USN 
U.S. Central Command Coalition Coordination Center 
Director's Action Team 
(813) 827-1097 / DSN 651-1097 
kelleybk@centcom.mil 
kelleybk@centcom.smil.mil 
unclass fax (813) 827-1122 / DSN 651-1122 
class fax (813) 827-1094 / DSN 651-1094 
 
7B. MNF-I POC 
Jeffrey Kwok, Maj, USAF 
MNF-I SPA Plans 
DSN 318-239-8761 
Jeffrey.kwok@iraq.centcom.mil 
Jeffrey.kwok@s-iraq.centcom.smil.mil 
 
7C. STATE DEPT POC 
Bill Jensen, CAPT, USN 
NEA/I-PM Military Advisor 
(202) 647-0560 
JensenWJ@state.sgov.gov 
JensenWJ@state.gov 
 
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