TURKISH PARTICIPANTS IN EXBS EXECUTIVE FORUM IN

UNCLAS ANKARA 002484 SIPDIS DOC/BIS FOR GENE LOCKWOOD-SHABAT E.O. 12958: N/A TAGS: ETTC KNNP PARM TSPL KSTC PREL TU SUBJECT: TURKISH PARTICIPANTS IN EXBS EXECUTIVE FORUM IN WASHINGTON MAY 17-20 REF: STATE 80364 ¶1. This is an action request; please see para 4. ¶2. On May 4, Embassy received a diplomatic note advising us of the Turkish participants in the subject forum. They are: Mr. Bulent Meric, Head of Arms Control and Disarmament Department, MFA (Head of Delegation) PPT: TR-Z 018864-2098/2002, DPOB: 22 Feb. 57, Ankara Mr. Riza Oktay, Head of Department, U/S for Foreign Trade PPT: TR-A 407916, DPOB: 01 Dec. 62, Kekimhan Ms. Gulay Tanriyapisi, Head of Section, U/S for Foreign Trade PPT: TR-B 115651, DPOB: 12 Feb. 71, Izmir Ms. Aynur Ciray, Customs Expert, U/S for Customs PPT: TR-A 174097, DPOB: 02 Aug. 70, Merzifon Mr. Gurkan Ozturk, Assistant Customs Expert, U/S for Customs PPT: TR-A 173281, DPOB: 12 Oct. 78, Izmir Mr. Zafer Alper, Head of Department, Turkish Atomic Energy Agency PPT: TR-B 085083, DPOB: 13 May 70, Acipayam Mr. Hayri Akbiyik, Expert, Turkish Atomic Energy Agency PPT: TR-A 671080, DPOB: 08 Mar. 60, Ilgaz Mr. Mutlu Oktem, Secretary General, Istanbul Mineral and Metal Exporters Association PPT: TR-A 889895, DPOB: 02 May 44, Korkuteli Mr. Coskun Kirlioglu, Head of Section, Istanbul Mineral and Metal Exporters Association PPT: TR-K 613305, DPOB: 01 Jan 66, Sungurlu ¶3. The note says, "Information about expected participants from the Ministry of National Defense will be communicated soon." Embassy will send follow up information as soon as it is available. ¶4. Action Request: We understand that seats on the flights needed for these travelers are quite scarce. Please forward fiscal data and other logistical details soonest so we may secure seats. EDELMAN