SUGGESTED ADDITIONAL COUNTER-TERRORISM SUBJECTS

C O N F I D E N T I A L ANKARA 006090 SIPDIS E.O. 12958: DECL: 09/24/2013 TAGS: PTER PREL PGOV PINS TU SUBJECT: SUGGESTED ADDITIONAL COUNTER-TERRORISM SUBJECTS FOR OCT. 1 DELEGATION HEADED BY COFER BLACK (U) Classified by DCM Robert Deutsch; reasons: 1.5 (b,d). ¶1. (C) Although PKK/KADEK will be the primary focus of the upcoming delegation led by Cofer Black to continue counter-terrorism consultations with the GOT, post recommends discussion of the following terrorist groups and subjects: -- Al-Qaeda and the GWOT: Thank GOT for good bilateral cooperation. Provide a USG assessment of latest activities, capabilities, and plans. -- DHKP/C: Commend GOT for its cooperation and effective counter-terrorism efforts against this group, which has lethally targeted Americans in the past. Seek GOT assessment of latest activities, capabilities, and plans. -- Hamas, Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ),and Hizbollah: Exchange USG and GOT assessments of latest activities, capabilities, and plans. -- Others: Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan (IMU) (Press for GOT information on its actions against IMU. Exchange assessments of latest activities, capabilities, and plans. Exchange suggestions on the counter-terrorism measures needed to meet this threat.); and Chechen terrorists (Exchange USG and GOT assessments of latest activities, capabilities, and plans. Press for GOT details of measures it will take to cut off support from Turkey for Chechen terrorists.) -- Terrorism Financing: Press GOT to pass enhanced antiterrorist legislation that will (a) empower authorities to take quick, decisive action to seize assets and (b) improve oversight of financial institutions and nonprofit organizations. Improve training of and cooperation between agencies. ¶2. (C) Action request: Embassy requests Department's clarification whether the delegation intends to cover any of these groups or other counter-terrorism questions so that we can alert GOT of our intentions. EDELMAN