Cablegate: Panama: Ministry of Presidency Supports U.S.

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UNCLAS PANAMA 000476

SIPDIS

SENSITIVE

DEPARTMENT FOR WHA/CEN

E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: PGOV PREL PM
SUBJECT: PANAMA: MINISTRY OF PRESIDENCY SUPPORTS U.S.
POSITION ON CSW

(SBU) On March 3, Pol Counselor spoke with Minister of the
Presidency Ulbaldino Real seeking support for the U.S.
amendment to the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW) 2005
draft Declaration. While delivering talking points, he
reminded Real of GOP First Lady Vivian Torrijos' personal
interest in the Declaration. Real indicated that he would
personally convey GOP support for the U.S. position to
Panama's PermRep in New York. Talking points were also
delivered to MFA Director of International Conventions and
Organizations Nubia Lezcano.

McMullen

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