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NATIONAL COMMISSION FOR WILDLIFE CONSERVATION AND DEVELOPMENT (NCWCD) 

Office of the EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR  [[Arabic writing]]

Date:
Re. No:
Enclosures:

Mr. Robert Adams,
Secretary,
The Smithsonian Institute,
Washington D.C

FAX: 202 7862515

Dear Secretary Adams,

Today I received a fax from Ardelle G. Foss, Director, Office of Sponsored Projects, the Smithsonian Institution, in response to my fax of 27th June 1992 addressed to her to reconsider the Smithsonian Institution's position regarding the Institution's intention not to proceed with the Agreement entered into between the National Commission for Wildlife Conservation and Development (NCWCD) and the Smithsonian Institution. Director Ardelle G. Foss advises that it is unlikely that the Smithsonian Institution's reconsideration of its position will result in a affirmative response.

I am bringing this matter to your attention in the hope that you would look personally into the whole matter.

The negotiations undertaken by the NCWCD and the Smithsonian Institution were lengthy, exhaustive, and carried out in complete good faith. This resulted in a presentation of a detailed proposal by the Smithsonian Institution which was accepted in its entirety and without any reservation by the NCWCD.

We are not aware of any newly discovered considerations that led the Smithsonian Institution to inform the NCWCD of its intention not to proceed. All the elements that constitute the basis for cooperation were known to both parties. The NCWCD has relied in good faith on the ability of the Smithsonian Institution to undertake the scope of work which is vital for wildlife conservation in Saudi Arabia.

In doing so, they cancelled their existing contractual relations with the previous managers.

I am sure you agree with me that this is a very awkward situation. Your personal attention, assistance, and input would be highly appreciated.

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RIYADH - KINGDOM OF SAUDI ARABIA - P.O.BOX (61681) RIYADH (11575) - TEL: (4418700)- TLX: (405930) SNCWCD SJ

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