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Japanese Minister of Defense Kishi Nobuo
Mr. Minister
[No-boo-o Kee-shee]
(U) Topic Name
- Short memory jogger points on topics that exactly match BCL.
- To be used as reminders, not full script. Abbrev. ok.
- Exceptions: TPCs for embassy meet-and-greet events and interventions in multilateral events will follow a different format as per tasker instructions.
- Include key data, e.g., %, budgets.
(SBU) Classification and Format
- Cards must be UNCLASSIFIED or SBU. No REL points.
- Portion-mark headers, not each bullet.
- Use TNR 14-point font.
- Headers/footers in TNR 10-pt.
- Do not adjust template margins.
- Use up to two cards – not more.
(SBU) Clearances
- Clear & submit cards w/ the corresponding briefing paper.
- No clearance page on the card itself.
(SBU) Good examples
- Need you to pass anti-corruption bill.
- DPRK sanctions: thx for support.
- Reduce oil imports from Iran (up 20% last quarter).
(U) Bad example
- We will continue to work closely with your government on fighting corruption and protecting human rights. [wordy and not specific]
WATCH OUT FOR/IF RAISED
(U) Topic Name
- These points will help the principal counter difficult subjects.
SENSITIVE BUT UNCLASSIFIED