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04ANKARA6765
2004-12-03 16:04:00
CONFIDENTIAL
Embassy Ankara
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IRAQ'S NEIGHBORING INTERIOR MINISTERS ISSUE JOINT

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C O N F I D E N T I A L SECTION 01 OF 02 ANKARA 006765 

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E.O. 12958: DECL: 12/02/2014
TAGS: PTER PREL IZ TU
SUBJECT: IRAQ'S NEIGHBORING INTERIOR MINISTERS ISSUE JOINT
COMMUNIQUE

Classified By: PolMilCouns Timothy A. Betts for reasons 1.4 (b) and (d)
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C O N F I D E N T I A L SECTION 01 OF 02 ANKARA 006765

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E.O. 12958: DECL: 12/02/2014
TAGS: PTER PREL IZ TU
SUBJECT: IRAQ'S NEIGHBORING INTERIOR MINISTERS ISSUE JOINT
COMMUNIQUE

Classified By: PolMilCouns Timothy A. Betts for reasons 1.4 (b) and (d)
.


1. (C) On Dec. 3, PolMilOff called on MFA Head of Iraq Desk
Avni Botsali to get a readout on the meeting of Interior
Ministers of Iraq's neighbors that took place in Tehran Nov.
30-Dec. 1. Botsali, who accompanied Interior Minister Aksu
to Tehran, said that the Ministers agreed to identify
national points of contact in their ministries relevant to
Iraq issues. He added that he believes at their next meeting
the Ministers will establish a working group to make specific
proposals to them on terrorism, narcotics, border security,
and training. Turkey will host the next meeting.


2. (U) Text of Communique follows. Note internal paragraph
numbering.

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In the Name of God, the Compassionate, the Merciful

Final Communique of the Conference of the Interior Ministers
of Neighboring Countries of Iraq
Tehran, 30 November - 1 December 2004

Upon the invitation extended by the Government of the Islamic
Republic of Iran, the first Meeting of the Interior Ministers
of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia,
Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, Republic of Turkey, Arab
Republic of Egypt, Syrian Arab Republic, Republic of Iraq,
State of Kuwait and the Special Representative of the UN
Secretary General was held in Tehran from November 30 to

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December 1, 2004, in solidarity with the people of Iraq who
are now suffering from difficult conditions resulting from
the current lack of security and critical economic situation
of this country. Based on their consultations and
deliberations in this meeting, the interior ministers:


1. Stressed the provisions of UN Security Council Resolution
1546 and the statements of the previous sessions of the
Iraq's neighboring countries including the recent sessions in
Cairo and Sharm El Shaykh and stressed also on the
sovereignty, political independence, territorial integrity
and national unity of Iraq as well as on the right of the
people of Iraq to a secure and stable life.


2. Welcomed all the steps taken by the UN and the Interim
Government of Iraq in the direction of preparing the ground
for the full participation of all Iraqi groups, parties and

all the segments of the people of Iraq in the political
process by holding general elections before the end of
January 2005, as envisaged in UN Security Council Resolution

1546. They stressed on the leading role of the UN in this
regard and expressed their readiness to assist in the
electoral process both by the Iraqi citizens residing in
their respective countries in coordination with the UN and
the Interim Government of Iraq.


3. Stressed the need for enhancement of mutual cooperation on
border security, border entrances and cross-border movements,
among their respective countries within the framework of the
provisions of the existing bilateral agreements.


4. Supported the fight against illegal movements of capitals
supporting the terrorist activities, smuggling of goods, arms
and narcotic drugs across their borders.


5. Condemned the terrorist acts against people, humanitarian
institutions, foreign workers and transporters, diplomatic
missions and international organizations as well as sacrilege
of the religious Holy places in Iraq. They stressed the need
for exchange of information and intelligence among their
countries with an aim to control and prevent the movement of
terrorists, subversive and other illegal elements to and from
Iraq.


6. Stressed the need to end the presence and activities of
terrorist groups in Iraq collaborating with the criminal
regime of Saddam and now endangering the security of Iraq and
its neighboring countries, and asked for an urgent and proper
measures in cooperation with the neighboring countries by the
Interim Government of Iraq in this respect.


7. Expressed their readiness to provide training and
equipment upon the request of Iraq to the Iraqi police force
and border guards to assist the Iraqi government for the
restoration of stability in Iraq and play a more effective
role in the protection and control of the borders within the
framework of the UN Security Council resolutions and
bilateral agreements.

8. Emphasized the positive impact of economic development and
reconstruction of Iraq on the restoration of security and
stability in this country and expressed their readiness to
play a more substantial role in Iraqi reconstruction process
benefiting from the vast economic resources and capabilities
inherent in the neighboring countries. They welcomed the
commitments taken in this regard by creditors in the Paris
Club to reduce Iraq's debt.


9. Expressed their sincere appreciation to the Islamic
Republic of Iran for the excellent arrangements and generous
hospitality, which assured the success of their first
meeting. They welcomed the invitation by the Turkish
minister of Interior to host their next Meeting. They will be
informed of the mechanism taken and measures provided by
neighboring countries to pursue their decisions.

END TEXT


3. (U) Baghdad minimize considered.
EDELMAN