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Viewing cable 08RABAT574, CORRECTED COPY: MOROCCO REQUESTS USG SUPPORT FOR

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Reference ID Created Released Classification Origin
08RABAT574 2008-06-20 16:27 2011-08-24 16:30 UNCLASSIFIED Embassy Rabat 
VZCZCXYZ0000
RR RUEHWEB

DE RUEHRB #0574 1721627
ZNR UUUUU ZZH
R 201627Z JUN 08
FM AMEMBASSY RABAT
TO RUEHC/SECSTATE WASHDC 8746
INFO RUEHCL/AMCONSUL CASABLANCA 4166
RUEHGV/USMISSION GENEVA 1075
RUCNDT/USMISSION USUN NEW YORK 0829
 
UNCLAS RABAT 000574 
 
SIPDIS 
 
E.O. 12958: N/A 
TAGS: PHUM PREL UNGA MO
SUBJECT: CORRECTED COPY: 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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Visit Embassy Rabat's Classified Website; 
http://www.state.sgov.gov/p/nea/rabat 
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Riley