Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
03ANKARA6343
2003-10-08 15:55:00
CONFIDENTIAL
Embassy Ankara
Cable title:
DEMARCHE ON TURKISH HELICOPTERS ON CYPRUS DELIVERED
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C O N F I D E N T I A L ANKARA 006343
SIPDIS
STATE FOR EUR/SE
E.O. 12958: DECL: 10/03/2013
TAGS: MOPS MASS MCAP PREL TU CY
SUBJECT: DEMARCHE ON TURKISH HELICOPTERS ON CYPRUS DELIVERED
REF: STATE 283076
(U) Classified by PolMil Counselor Timothy A. Betts.
Reasons: 1.5 (B) and (D)
(C) PolMilCouns made reftel points to both TGS/J5
Aegean/Cyprus Director RADM Sislioglu and MFA Greece/Cyprus
DDG Necip Eguz in separate meetings on October 8,
underscoring the serious nature of the reported observations
and the legal prohibition on the transfer to Cyprus of
US-origin military equipment. Sislioglu said he would need
to check with TGS/J3 to verify the facts; Eguz said he
understood the seriousness of the issue and that he would
consult with TGS and get back with us.
EDELMAN
SIPDIS
STATE FOR EUR/SE
E.O. 12958: DECL: 10/03/2013
TAGS: MOPS MASS MCAP PREL TU CY
SUBJECT: DEMARCHE ON TURKISH HELICOPTERS ON CYPRUS DELIVERED
REF: STATE 283076
(U) Classified by PolMil Counselor Timothy A. Betts.
Reasons: 1.5 (B) and (D)
(C) PolMilCouns made reftel points to both TGS/J5
Aegean/Cyprus Director RADM Sislioglu and MFA Greece/Cyprus
DDG Necip Eguz in separate meetings on October 8,
underscoring the serious nature of the reported observations
and the legal prohibition on the transfer to Cyprus of
US-origin military equipment. Sislioglu said he would need
to check with TGS/J3 to verify the facts; Eguz said he
understood the seriousness of the issue and that he would
consult with TGS and get back with us.
EDELMAN