11.   The defense ministry declined to give details, saying it could jeopardize operations.

12.   The foreign ministry declined all comment.

13.   The interior and state security ministries declined to deny or confirm the report.

14.   The interior and state security ministries declined to deny or confirm the TV report.

15.   The ministry declined comment on the reports.

16.   The ministry declined comment to The Associated Press on the report.

17.   The ministry declined comment.

18.   The ministry declined to give further details and it was not clear where or when the delegation would arrive.