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implying that that the SYG's Plan was no longer valid (see,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