Identifier
Created
Classification
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04ANKARA2224
2004-04-20 05:41:00
CONFIDENTIAL
Embassy Ankara
Cable title:  

TURKISH MFA BRIEFS UNSC AMBASSADORS ON CYPRUS

Tags:  CY GR PREL TU 
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C O N F I D E N T I A L ANKARA 002224 

SIPDIS


E.O. 12958: DECL: 04/19/2014
TAGS: CY GR PREL TU
SUBJECT: TURKISH MFA BRIEFS UNSC AMBASSADORS ON CYPRUS


(U) Classified by DCM Robert Deutsch, E.O. 12958, reasons
1.4 (b) and (d).


C O N F I D E N T I A L ANKARA 002224

SIPDIS


E.O. 12958: DECL: 04/19/2014
TAGS: CY GR PREL TU
SUBJECT: TURKISH MFA BRIEFS UNSC AMBASSADORS ON CYPRUS


(U) Classified by DCM Robert Deutsch, E.O. 12958, reasons
1.4 (b) and (d).



1. (C) Turkish MFA Deputy U/S briefed UNSC member state
ambassadors on April 19 about possible UNSC action over the
next several days. Ilkin explained that the SYG will issue a
report, and the agreement will go to the UNSC to endorse the
Foundation Agreement and authorize a UN peacekeeping force.
He emphasized the agreement's "delicate balance" and urged
that UNSC members not tilt it in favor of GCs. He predicted
the GCs will press for increases to UN peacekeeping force
levels from the 3000 maximum he said UN security adviser
Hutter recommended after Turkish-Greek security talks. This,
he said, would change the UN force from a peacekeeping force
to a "peace enforcement" force. Ilkin also notes that the
GCs would like to seek chapter 2 or 7 references, whereas
chapter 6 would be the most appropriate justification for UN
action.



2. (C) Ilkin noted that PM Erdogan will meet PM Karamanlis
in Sarajevo on April 21. In light of Karamanlis' April 15
statement, which did not clearly support of GC "yes," Ilkin
doubted the two PMs will agree on a joint statement
supporting a "yes" vote. If they cannot support a "yes," he
hoped they could at least emphasize commitment to implement
the agreement if it is approved.
EDELMAN