Identifier
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04ANKARA6646
2004-11-30 16:17:00
CONFIDENTIAL
Embassy Ankara
Cable title:
TURKEY: IRAQI FINANCIAL ISSUES
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C O N F I D E N T I A L ANKARA 006646
SIPDIS
DEPARTMENT FOR EUR/SE AND EB/IFD/OMA
E.O. 12958: DECL: 11/30/2014
TAGS: EAID ECON EFIN PREL IZ TU
SUBJECT: TURKEY: IRAQI FINANCIAL ISSUES
REF: A. SECSTATE 250699
B. SECSTATE 238110
Classified By: Classified by DCM Robert Deutsch; reasons 1.5 b and d.
C O N F I D E N T I A L ANKARA 006646
SIPDIS
DEPARTMENT FOR EUR/SE AND EB/IFD/OMA
E.O. 12958: DECL: 11/30/2014
TAGS: EAID ECON EFIN PREL IZ TU
SUBJECT: TURKEY: IRAQI FINANCIAL ISSUES
REF: A. SECSTATE 250699
¶B. SECSTATE 238110
Classified By: Classified by DCM Robert Deutsch; reasons 1.5 b and d.
¶1. (C) The Ambassador discussed Iraq debt and disbursement of
Turkey's pledged financial aid to Iraq (reftels) with MFA U/S
Tuygan November 26. The Ambassador noted that Turkey holds
approximately USD 1.6 billion in Iraqi claims, and that a
public statement of support for the recent Paris Club
decision would be an important demonstration of Turkey's
support for its neighbor. Tuygan said he would review the
issues and contact the Ambassador with a GOT response.
¶2. (U) Baghdad minimize considered.
EDELMAN