TURKEY/CYPRUS: TURK WAXES INDIGNANT AT GREEK

C O N F I D E N T I A L ANKARA 002371

SIPDIS


E.O. 12958: DECL: 04/11/2013
TAGS: PGOV PREL TU CY
SUBJECT: TURKEY/CYPRUS: TURK WAXES INDIGNANT AT GREEK
CYPRIOT UN GAME PLAN


(U) Classified by DCM Robert S. Deutsch. Reason: 1.5 (b)(d).



1. (C) MFA Deputy U/S for Bilateral Political Affairs Baki
Ilkin summoned reps from UNSC member countries April 11 to
convey in a meandering fashion Ankara's concern with the
"funny game" being played by Greek Cypriots in the UN.


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It's Not Fair!
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2. (C) While admitting that Turkish Cypriot leader Denktas
had been outmaneuvered by Cyprus President Papadopoulos at
the Hague, Ilkin decried Greek Cypriots for: (1) wanting to
leave out any reference to the Annan Plan in a UNSC
resolution; and (2) attempting to delay a resolution until
after April 16, when Cyprus will officially join the EU. His
main objective was clearly to suggest that Denktas not be
criticized, since the discussion of the resolution showed the
Greek Cypriots' true reaction to the Annan Plan. "The Greek
Cypriots will be rewarded for leaving out the Annan Plan,
which they previously had accepted. How can Greek Cypriots
get the credit?" he pleaded.



3. (C) Ilkin further noted that he, "personally," did not
object to the inclusion of a reference to the Annan Plan in a
UNSC resolution but said that was up to the Council members.
That said, "I can't say if Turkey views the draft resolution
positively" -- nor whether the GOT or Denktas accepts the
Annan Plan as the basis of negotiations. In reply, DCM
pointed out that US supported quick passage of a resolution
that: (1) contains a clear reference to UNSYG's Good Offices
mission; and (2) will keep the Annan Plan at the center of
future negotiations.
PEARSON