CYPRUS NEXT STEPS: GOT POINTS DELIVERED

C O N F I D E N T I A L ANKARA 002403 SIPDIS E.O. 12958: DECL: 04/28/2014 TAGS: CY ECON ETRD EU PREL TU SUBJECT: CYPRUS NEXT STEPS: GOT POINTS DELIVERED REF: A. STATE 93859 ¶B. ANKARA 2362 (U) Classified by DCM Robert Deutsch, E.O. 12958, reasons 1.4 (b) and (d). ¶1. (C) We delivered ref A points to Turkish MFA Cyprus Department Head Bilman April 28. He undertook to convey them to all other MFA officials involved on Cyprus before SRSG DeSoto's arrival in Ankara. In addition to meetings with MFA officials, DeSoto will meet with PM Erdogan and FM Gul. ¶2. (C) Bilman expressed appreciation for U.S. opposition to renegotiation of the SYG's Plan and noted Spokesman Boucher's April 26 statements on that point. However, the GOT remains concerned about the effect of continuing Greek Cypriot efforts to create the expectation of renewed negotiations. Bilman asked that the USG continue to reiterate opposition to renegotiation of the SYG's Plan. ¶3. (C) On the April 28 UNSC Presidential Statement, Bilman said Turkey seeks addition of a phrase calling for Turkish Cypriots to be integrated into the international community (he added he was not talking about recognition of the "TRNC"). ¶4. (C) In addition to reftel points on the Turks' public approach, we told Bilman and Northeastern Mediterranean Affairs DDG Eguz that the GOT should avoid statements implying that that the SYG's Plan was no longer valid (see, e.g., ref B). Instead, the GOT should emphasize its continued "yes" to the SYG's Plan as it is. EDELMAN