Cablegate: Oman Delivers Tsunami Aid to Sri Lanka

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UNCLAS MUSCAT 000025

SIPDIS

E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: AEMR EAID PGOV PREL CE MU
SUBJECT: OMAN DELIVERS TSUNAMI AID TO SRI LANKA

REF: A. A. SECSTATE 959

B. B. MUSCAT 00017

1. As reported in reftel B, the government of Oman has
offered to facilitate the delivery of private contributions
to tsunami victims in Sri Lanka and Indonesia. On January 4,
the first Omani flights carrying relief supplies left the
Sultanate for Colombo. The flights, with more to follow in
the coming days, will deliver over 41 tons of foodstuffs,
tents, blankets and utensils.

2. The Oman Charitable Organization (OCO), a
government-supervised charitable umbrella entity, has begun
receiving financial donations after having established a
dedicated relief committee. The committee has published
announcements in the local media and continues to appeal to
companies, establishments and individuals to forward their
assistance to OCO banking accounts. No details have been
released on how much money may have been raised.
BALTIMORE

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