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04ANKARA6369
2004-11-10 15:51:00
CONFIDENTIAL
Embassy Ankara
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GOT REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO JANUARY ELECTIONS IN

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101551Z Nov 04
C O N F I D E N T I A L ANKARA 006369 

SIPDIS

E.O. 12958: DECL: 11/10/2029
TAGS: PREL MOPS IZ TU
SUBJECT: GOT REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO JANUARY ELECTIONS IN
IRAQ

REF: BAGHDAD 1707

Classified By: DCM Robert S. Deutsch. Reason 1.4 (b) and (d).

C O N F I D E N T I A L ANKARA 006369

SIPDIS

E.O. 12958: DECL: 11/10/2029
TAGS: PREL MOPS IZ TU
SUBJECT: GOT REAFFIRMS COMMITMENT TO JANUARY ELECTIONS IN
IRAQ

REF: BAGHDAD 1707

Classified By: DCM Robert S. Deutsch. Reason 1.4 (b) and (d).


1. (C) MFA Middle East Deputy Director General Safak Gokturk
told PolMilCouns that Iraq's State Minister for Provincial
Affairs Wael Abdul Latif and Deputy Foreign Minister Bayati
delivered an oral message on operations in Fallujah to Prime
Minister Erdogan at 2:00 pm Nov. 10. Speaking shortly after
the meeting, Gokturk said the message was "as expected," as
the Iraqis explained that the IIG had explored every avenue
to find a peaceful way to resolve the situation in Fallujah.
Military action was the last resort and was necessary to
fulfill the demands of the people of the city for law and
order. Gokturk said Erdogan took note of the message, saying
that it was Ankara's expectation that all care would be taken
to avoid civilian casualties. He also emphasized the
importance of holding elections on time in January with the
participation of all Iraqis.


2. (C) Iraqi Ambassador Omran told PolMilOff Nov. 10 that the
IIG delegation explained to the PM why the IIG decided to go
ahead with the Fallujah operation, and also told Erdogan that
coalition and Iraqi forces have captured over 200 foreign
fighters there, among them Syrians and Moroccans. He added
that Erdogan also brought up two routine Turkish/Iraqi
bilateral issues: the second border gate and security for
Turkish truckers. Omran told us that the IIG delegation
agreed that Turkey and Iraq should continue to work together
on these issues.
EDELMAN