Identifier
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Classification
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03ANKARA3795
2003-06-11 14:09:00
CONFIDENTIAL
Embassy Ankara
Cable title:
TURKS EXPRESS APPRECIATION FOR COOPERATION
how-toThis record is a partial extract of the original cable. The full text of the original cable is not available. 111409Z Jun 03
C O N F I D E N T I A L ANKARA 003795
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: DECL: 03/19/2013
TAGS: PREL MARR MOPS TU IZ
SUBJECT: TURKS EXPRESS APPRECIATION FOR COOPERATION
AFFORDED TO TU LIAISON TEAMS IN MOSUL, TEL AFAR; CONCERNS
ABOUT LNOS IN KIRKUK
(U) Baghdad minimize considered.
(U) Classified by Ambassador W. Robert Pearson. Reasons:
1.5 (B and D).
(C) MFA U/S Ziyal and Ambassador briefly discussed the
functioning of the Turkish liaison officers in Iraq over
lunch June 10. Ziyal opened by saying that Turkish LNOs were
a source of confidence for Turkey. They relay information,
keep GOT officials informed about the real situation on the
ground and help alleviate speculation and unnecessary
worries. Ziyal stressed the GOT was appreciative of the
cooperation extended to the TU LNOs by the US forces, in
particular those under the command of 101st Commanding
General MG Petreaus. Ziyal noted, however, that TGS had
reported that the TU LNO teams in Kirkuk were experiencing
some problems. Specifically, Ziyal said the TU LNOs
reportedly had been denied permission to leave their base,
asked to change offices without justification, denied an
internet connection and restricted from entering certain
areas of the base. Ziyal expressed hope the situation
involving the TU LNOs in Kirkuk would improve in the future.
PEARSON
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: DECL: 03/19/2013
TAGS: PREL MARR MOPS TU IZ
SUBJECT: TURKS EXPRESS APPRECIATION FOR COOPERATION
AFFORDED TO TU LIAISON TEAMS IN MOSUL, TEL AFAR; CONCERNS
ABOUT LNOS IN KIRKUK
(U) Baghdad minimize considered.
(U) Classified by Ambassador W. Robert Pearson. Reasons:
1.5 (B and D).
(C) MFA U/S Ziyal and Ambassador briefly discussed the
functioning of the Turkish liaison officers in Iraq over
lunch June 10. Ziyal opened by saying that Turkish LNOs were
a source of confidence for Turkey. They relay information,
keep GOT officials informed about the real situation on the
ground and help alleviate speculation and unnecessary
worries. Ziyal stressed the GOT was appreciative of the
cooperation extended to the TU LNOs by the US forces, in
particular those under the command of 101st Commanding
General MG Petreaus. Ziyal noted, however, that TGS had
reported that the TU LNO teams in Kirkuk were experiencing
some problems. Specifically, Ziyal said the TU LNOs
reportedly had been denied permission to leave their base,
asked to change offices without justification, denied an
internet connection and restricted from entering certain
areas of the base. Ziyal expressed hope the situation
involving the TU LNOs in Kirkuk would improve in the future.
PEARSON