Cablegate: Qatar Agrees to Gulf Security Dialogue In

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SUBJECT: QATAR AGREES TO GULF SECURITY DIALOGUE IN
WASHINGTON DECEMBER 18

REF: STATE 138979

MFA Assistant Minister for Follow-up Affairs Mohamed M.
Al-Rumaihi, expected to lead the Qatari delegation to the
Gulf Security Dialogue, told Charge that December 18 in
Washington is acceptable. Al-Rumaihi, for scheduling
reasons, stressed the importance of maintaining the current
date and not changing it. BG Abdulla Juma'an al-Hamad, who
will represent the Qatari Armed Forces, also confirmed that
the date is acceptable.

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