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155643 5/27/2008 21:05 08STATE56560 Secretary of State UNCLASSIFIED 08STATE50592 VZCZCXRO4352 PP RUEHPOD DE RUEHC #6560/01 1482113 ZNR UUUUU ZZH P 272105Z MAY 08 FM SECSTATE WASHDC TO RUEHAD/AMEMBASSY ABU DHABI PRIORITY 1094 RUEHAS/AMEMBASSY ALGIERS PRIORITY 1201 RUEHAM/AMEMBASSY AMMAN PRIORITY 7026 RUEHAK/AMEMBASSY ANKARA PRIORITY 4487 RUEHTA/AMEMBASSY ASTANA PRIORITY 9850 RUEHTH/AMEMBASSY ATHENS PRIORITY 3147 RUEHGB/AMEMBASSY BAGHDAD PRIORITY 8333 RUEHKB/AMEMBASSY BAKU PRIORITY 6664 RUEHBJ/AMEMBASSY BEIJING PRIORITY 0554 RUEHRL/AMEMBASSY BERLIN PRIORITY 4680 RUEHSL/AMEMBASSY BRATISLAVA PRIORITY 7701 RUEHBM/AMEMBASSY BUCHAREST PRIORITY 9123 RUEHUP/AMEMBASSY BUDAPEST PRIORITY 3975 RUEHEG/AMEMBASSY CAIRO PRIORITY 6213 RUEHBY/AMEMBASSY CANBERRA PRIORITY 1351 RUEHCH/AMEMBASSY CHISINAU PRIORITY 9069 RUEHCP/AMEMBASSY COPENHAGEN PRIORITY 8687 RUEHDO/AMEMBASSY DOHA PRIORITY 9359 RUEHDL/AMEMBASSY DUBLIN PRIORITY 9294 RUEHIL/AMEMBASSY ISLAMABAD PRIORITY 4023 RUEHBUL/AMEMBASSY KABUL PRIORITY 4213 RUEHKU/AMEMBASSY KUWAIT PRIORITY 3831 RUEHKV/AMEMBASSY KYIV PRIORITY 6496 RUEHLI/AMEMBASSY LISBON PRIORITY 5833 RUEHLJ/AMEMBASSY LJUBLJANA PRIORITY 5205 RUEHLO/AMEMBASSY LONDON PRIORITY 7619 RUEHMD/AMEMBASSY MADRID PRIORITY 8842 RUEHMK/AMEMBASSY MANAMA PRIORITY 4682 RUEHMO/AMEMBASSY MOSCOW PRIORITY 1209 RUEHMS/AMEMBASSY MUSCAT PRIORITY 0788 RUEHNE/AMEMBASSY NEW DELHI PRIORITY 7981 RUEHNY/AMEMBASSY OSLO PRIORITY 6051 RUEHOT/AMEMBASSY OTTAWA PRIORITY 0951 RUEHFR/AMEMBASSY PARIS PRIORITY 9094 RUEHPOD/AMEMBASSY PODGORICA PRIORITY 1109 RUEHPG/AMEMBASSY PRAGUE PRIORITY 8276 RUEHRB/AMEMBASSY RABAT PRIORITY 4790 RUEHRK/AMEMBASSY REYKJAVIK PRIORITY 8607 RUEHRA/AMEMBASSY RIGA PRIORITY 0123 RUEHRH/AMEMBASSY RIYADH PRIORITY 7512 RUEHRO/AMEMBASSY ROME PRIORITY 6456 RUEHSN/AMEMBASSY SAN SALVADOR PRIORITY 0377 RUEHVJ/AMEMBASSY SARAJEVO PRIORITY 8936 RUEHUL/AMEMBASSY SEOUL PRIORITY 7549 RUEHGP/AMEMBASSY SINGAPORE PRIORITY 8507 RUEHSQ/AMEMBASSY SKOPJE PRIORITY 5257 RUEHSF/AMEMBASSY SOFIA PRIORITY 1174 RUEHSM/AMEMBASSY STOCKHOLM PRIORITY 5313 RUEHSV/AMEMBASSY SUVA PRIORITY 6988 RUEHTL/AMEMBASSY TALLINN PRIORITY 5984 RUEHSI/AMEMBASSY TBILISI PRIORITY 7672 RUEHTC/AMEMBASSY THE HAGUE PRIORITY 2191 RUEHTI/AMEMBASSY TIRANA PRIORITY 1438 RUEHKO/AMEMBASSY TOKYO PRIORITY 4455 RUEHTU/AMEMBASSY TUNIS PRIORITY 0176 RUEHUM/AMEMBASSY ULAANBAATAR PRIORITY 5926 RUEHVL/AMEMBASSY VILNIUS PRIORITY 9937 RUEHWR/AMEMBASSY WARSAW PRIORITY 1147 RUEHYE/AMEMBASSY YEREVAN PRIORITY 5587 RUEHVB/AMEMBASSY ZAGREB PRIORITY 0852 RHMFISS/JOINT STAFF WASHINGTON DC PRIORITY RUEHNO/USMISSION USNATO PRIORITY 4814 RUEHBS/USEU BRUSSELS PRIORITY RUCNDT/USMISSION USUN NEW YORK PRIORITY 1915 RHBVAKS/COMUSNAVCENT PRIORITY UNCLAS SECTION 01 OF 07 STATE 056560
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E.O. 12958: N/A TAGS: IZ, MARR, MOPS, OTRA, PREL SUBJECT: FRIENDS OF IRAQ CONFERENCE PROPOSED AGENDA
REF: A. STATE 50592
1. This is an action request. See para 3.
2. BACKGROUND. The Friends of Iraq Conference, hosted by Multi-National Force-Iraq (MNF-I), Government of Iraq (GOI), and U.S. Embassy Baghdad, is set for June 17-19, 2008 at the Armed Forces Officer Club (AFOC), Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (Ref A). The focus of discussions for this conference expands beyond the security theme of previous Iraq Coalition Conferences. The non-security focus of the Friends of Iraq Conference has generated considerable interest from invited Nations outside of the current membership of MNF-I coalition and NATO Training Mission-Iraq (NTM-I) partners. To further encourage interest in the Economic and Governance discussions, the proposed conference agenda is provided for Embassy conveyance to prospective participants. 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. END BACKGROUND.
3. ACTION REQUEST. Posts are requested to convey the following proposed agenda in para 4 and draft U.S. participants list in para 5 as soon as possible. For Embassy
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Suva: Please extend the informatioon to the Kingdom of Tonga only.
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PROPOSED CONFERENCE AGENDA
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4. DRAFT AGENDA. Subject to change.
June 17:
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Arrival and Conference Check in
Ice Breaker Social (Invitation only)
June 18:
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Welcome Comments - Ambassador Ryan Crocker, U.S. Ambassador to Iraq
Current Political Situation - Dr Mowaffak al-Rubaie, National Security Advisor for Iraq
Current Security Situation - General David Petraeus, Commanding General, MNF-I
Iraqi Ministry of Interior Developments
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- Speaker TBD
Iraqi Ministry of Defense Developments - General Nasier al-Abadi, Iraqi Armed Forces Vice Chief of Staff
United Nations Assistance Mission in Iraq (UNAMI): Future Opportunities - SRSG Staffan de Mistura (invited)
Coalition Opportunities - Speaker TBD
Education for Iraq's Future - Panel - Mr Mohamad Djelid, University of Baghdad - Dr Anisa al Khatab, U.S. Advisor for Literacy - Representative from the Ministry of Education - Representative from the Ministry of Higher Education - Representative from the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization for Iraq
Fighting Corruption and Enhancing the Rule of Law - Panel - Representative from the Iraq Commission of Integrity - Representative from the Board of Auditors - Ambassador Lawrence Benedict, U.S. Anti-Corruption Coordinator, Embassy Baghdad - Iraq Chief Justice Madhat al-Mahmood - Mr Philip Lynch, U.S. Rule of Law Coordinator , Embassy Baghdad
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June 19:
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Economic Transition Overview - Ambassador Charles Ries, Coordinator for Economic Transition in Iraq, Embassy Baghdad
Fundamental Infrastructure - Panel - Representative from the Ministry of Oil - Representative from the Ministry of Transportation - Representative from the Ministry of Agriculture - Representative from the Ministry of Planning and Development Cooperation - Representative from the Ministry of Ministry of Communication - Representative from the Central Bank of Iraq - Counselor Jonathan Gressel, U.S. Department of Agriculture - Attach Michael McCormack, Department of Transportation
Employment for Growth and Stability - Panel - Representative from the Ministry of Industry - Representative from the Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs - Paul Brinkley, Deputy Undersecretary of Defense - James Bever, Senior Deputy Assistant Administrator for the Middle East, USAID
Improvement of Government Capacity - Panel - Richard Schmierer, Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for
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Iraq - Dr Afir Hussain, Advisor to the Office of Iraqi Prime Minister - Representative from the Ministry of Finance - Ms Sylvia Fletch, UN Policy Group Coordinator for Governance
Capacity to Deliver Essential Services - Panel - Representative from the Ministry of Electricity - Representative from the Ministry of Municipalities and Public Works - Representative from the Ministry of Planning and Development Cooperation
Housing and Urban Development - Panel - Representative from the Ministry of Construction and Housing - Representative from the Ministry of Planning and Development Cooperation - Ms June Reed, U.S. Embassy Iraq, Senior Advisor Private Sector Development and Housing
Improvement of Provincial Governance - Panel - Al-Anbar Provincial Governor - Maysan Provincial Governor - Ms Phyllis Powers, Director of Provincial Affairs, Embassy Baghdad - Dr Anna Prouse, Dhi Qar PRT Team Leader
Coalition and International Opportunities - Dr Mowaffak al-Rubaie, National Security Advisor for Iraq
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- General David Petraeus, Commanding General, MNF-I - Ambassador Ryan Crocker, U.S. Ambassador to Iraq
June 20:
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Hotel check out and Departures
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DRAFT U.S. PARTICIPANTS LIST
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5. SENIOR USG PARTICIPANTS
- Ambassador Ryan Crocker, U.S. Ambassador to Iraq - General David Petraeus, Commanding General, MNF-I - Ambassador Charles Ries, Coordinator for Economic Transition in Iraq, Embassy Baghdad - Richard Schmierer, Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Iraq - Paul Brinkley, Deputy Undersecretary of Defense - James Bever, Senior Deputy Assistant Administrator for the Middle East, USAID - Ambassador Lawrence Benedict, U.S. Anti-Corruption Coordinator, Embassy Baghdad - Mr Philip Lynch, U.S. Rule of Law Coordinator , Embassy Baghdad - Ambassador Robert Loftis, Status of Forces Agreement
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Negotiator, Dept of State - Ms Phyllis Powers, Director of Provincial Affairs, Embassy Baghdad RICE
