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05ANKARA1016
2005-02-25 09:16:00
UNCLASSIFIED
Embassy Ankara
Cable title:  

CHEMICAL WEAPONS CONVENTION (CWC): 2005 DEMARCHE

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UNCLAS ANKARA 001016 

SIPDIS

E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: ABUD PARM TU
SUBJECT: CHEMICAL WEAPONS CONVENTION (CWC): 2005 DEMARCHE
TO WESTERN EUROPE AND OTHERS GROUP ON ARTLICE VII
IMPLEMENTATION

REF: STATE 29851

UNCLAS ANKARA 001016

SIPDIS

E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: ABUD PARM TU
SUBJECT: CHEMICAL WEAPONS CONVENTION (CWC): 2005 DEMARCHE
TO WESTERN EUROPE AND OTHERS GROUP ON ARTLICE VII
IMPLEMENTATION

REF: STATE 29851


1. This is an action request- see para 3.


2. PolMil Counselor and EXBS Advisor delivered talking
points outlined in reftel to MFA DDG for Disarmament Bulent
Meric, on February 24. Meric stated Article 174 of the new
Turkish penal code passed last fall contains punishments for
violation of activities such as those under the CWC. Turkey
intends to enact more specific legislation this summer to
specifically state the violations and punishments as stated
under the CWC. The GOT worked with the OPCW in drafting this
legislation to insure it fully satisfies the requirements of
Article VII of the CWC. Meric anticipates final passage of
this new legislature by late summer, well before the November
deadline.


3. Action Requested: Meric asked the status of the US
implementing legislation. We request the Department to
inform us of the status.

EDELMAN