Cablegate: Response to Libyan Banking Demarche

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SUBJECT: RESPONSE TO LIBYAN BANKING DEMARCHE

REF: STATE 81148

(SBU) Charge delivered points in reftel to Secretary of the
Americas Affairs Dr. Ahmed Fituri on July 31. In response, Dr.
Fituri stated that he understood the USG's concerns very well
and pledged that he would pass the message directly to Foreign
Minister Shalgham at the earliest opportunity. Post will report
any additional further response septel.

STEVENS

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