GOT REQUEST FOR USG SUPPORT FOR TURKISH

UNCLAS ANKARA 002320 SIPDIS E.O. 12958: N/A TAGS: IO PREL TU UNESCO SUBJECT: GOT REQUEST FOR USG SUPPORT FOR TURKISH CANDIDACIES IN UNESCO ELECTIONS ¶1. Embassy has just received MFA diplomatic note no. 2003/CKGY/110744 dated March 25, 2003 requesting USG support for its candidacies in the UNESCO elections at the 32nd session of the General Conference in October 2003. Text in para 2. ¶2. Text of GOT diplomatic note: (Complimentary opening)...the Government of Turkey has decided to present its candidature to the following intergovernmental bodies under UNESCO at the elections to be held during the 32nd session of the General Conference of UNESCO in October 2003. - The Intergovernmental Council of the International Hydrological Programme (IHP). - The Intergovernmental Bioethics Committee (IGBC). - The Intergovernmental Committee for Promoting the Return of Cultural Property to its Countries of Origin or its Restitution in case of Illicit Appropriation (PRCP). The Government of Turkey would highly appreciate the valuable support of the Government of the United States of America for its above-mentioned candidatures. (Complimentary closing) PEARSON PEARSON