DEMARCHE ON UNGA RESOLUTION ON UN PALESTINIAN

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E.O. 12958: DECL: 04/28/2014
TAGS: IS PREL TU
SUBJECT: DEMARCHE ON UNGA RESOLUTION ON UN PALESTINIAN
OBSERVER MISSION STATUS: TURKEY

REF: STATE 92528


(U) Classified by Political Counselor John Kunstadter, E.O.
12958, reasons 1.4 (b) and (d).



1. (C) We delivered reftel demarche April 28 to Turkish MFA
Middle East Department Head Tuzun. He undertook to send
reftel points, which we provided in written form, to the
Turkish delegation in New York for their comment. The MFA
will decide its position after receiving the delegation's
opinion. Tuzun suggested the U.S. delegation in New York
also communicate with the Turkish delegation.



2. (C) Tuzun predicted that Turkey's stance on the issue
will be greatly influenced by the EU's position.
EDELMAN