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R 101646Z OCT 08
FM AMEMBASSY PARIS
TO SECSTATE WASHDC 4496

UNCLAS PARIS 001874 
 
SIPDIS 
 
E.O. 12958: N/A 
TAGS: MCAP PARM PINR PINS PREL PTER KGIC FR
SUBJECT: FRENCH RESPONSE TO DEMARCHE ON GLOBAL INITIATIVE 
TO COMBAT NUCLEAR TERRORISM, SECOND EPG 
 
REF: STATE 101862 AND PREVIOUS 
 
We passed reftel information on the Global Initiative 
Exercise Planning Group (EPG) to French MFA Desk Officer 
dealing with the transport of nuclear material, Thomas 
Guibert on October 6.  Guibert expressed appreciation for the 
invitation and for the information, which he deemed useful. 
The French have no objection to the proposed date for the 
next EPG meeting, and they will send a delegation.  Guibert 
concurred with the items currently on the proposed agenda but 
noted that he was waiting for possible further feedback from 
his superiors.  We will pass along septel any comments or 
proposals for additional agenda items that the MFA provides. 
 
STAPLETON