State Department UAP Cable 4, Ashgabat, Turkmenistan, November 5, 2004
Summary
This report from the Department of War and the Department of State, dated November 5, 2004, discusses the positive reputation of UFOlogists in Turkmenistan as reliable partners for the United States. The author notes that interest in UFOs is widespread among the local population, which contributes to the growing civil society organizations in the country.
Key highlights
The Union of UfOlogists has a reputation as a reliable NGO partner.p.2
“a reliable NGO partner for a variety of activities”
The Union is working on an $8,532 grant to assist local NGOs.p.2
“working on an $8,532 grant to assist other local NGOs”
UOU President Muradov stated there have been no confirmed UFO sightings.p.2
“there had been no confirmed sightings of UFOs”
The UOU has over 1000 members and runs various community activities.p.3
“The Union has over 1000 members including some individual members”
The UOU plans to publish a newsletter with advance approval from authorities.p.4
“the UOU assured DCM it already had advance approval”
Outliers
The UOU's activities include both UFO research and practical community support.p.2
“its activities became more "practical"”
Source
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