This record is a partial extract of the original cable. The full text of the original cable is not available.
UNCLAS MANAMA 000321
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: AORC PARM PREL UNDC CDG
SUBJECT: DEMARCHE DELIVERED: UN DISARMAMENT COMMISSION
REF: STATE 39091
On February 28, 2004, post delivered reftel demarche to the
Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
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