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06ANKARA1257
2006-03-10 16:39:00
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Embassy Ankara
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EXBS: TURKEY ADVISORS MONTHLY REPORT- (FEBRUARY
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UNCLAS SECTION 01 OF 03 ANKARA 001257
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
DEPT FOR NP/ECC- PVANSON, ACHURCH, JHARTSHORN
DEPT FOR EUR/ACE- DSILLIMAN, SYOUNTCHI
DOE/NNSA- TPERRY, LPARKER, EDESCHLER
CBP/INA- PWALKER, JGOUGE
DOC FOR PETERSON-BEARD
USCG FOR CWILSON
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: ETTC KNNP KSTC MNUC PARM TU
SUBJECT: EXBS: TURKEY ADVISORS MONTHLY REPORT- (FEBRUARY
2006)
REF: A. 2004 STATE 146478
B. ANKARA 972
UNCLAS SECTION 01 OF 03 ANKARA 001257
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
DEPT FOR NP/ECC- PVANSON, ACHURCH, JHARTSHORN
DEPT FOR EUR/ACE- DSILLIMAN, SYOUNTCHI
DOE/NNSA- TPERRY, LPARKER, EDESCHLER
CBP/INA- PWALKER, JGOUGE
DOC FOR PETERSON-BEARD
USCG FOR CWILSON
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: ETTC KNNP KSTC MNUC PARM TU
SUBJECT: EXBS: TURKEY ADVISORS MONTHLY REPORT- (FEBRUARY
2006)
REF: A. 2004 STATE 146478
B. ANKARA 972
1. Summary: EXBS Advisor coordinated and participated
in meetings for a multi-agency team, led by US Ambassador to
UNVIE, which came to Turkey to brief Turkish officials on
the Iranian nuclear program. He continued to promote action
on several projects -- (Internal Control Project (ICP),
Product Identification Tool (PIT) and Commodity
Identification Training (CIT)-- that are proceeding in Turkey
even without a ratified NP Cooperation Agreement. EXBS
Advisor coordinated information flow between Turkey and the
United States concerning PSI activities and US participation
in Turkey's May 2006 exercise. Finally, EXBS Advisor was
informed that revised NP Agreement has been forwarded to
Turkish Parliament for ratification. End Summary.
2. Completed Actions for the Reporting Period
A. Site Assessment and Meetings During Recent
Reporting Period
1) February 3- EXBS Advisor held monthly update meeting with
MFA First Secretary for Arms Control and Disarmament Guven
Begec to discuss current projects in Turkey, including
Internal Control Program (ICP),Commodity Identification
Training (CIT),Product Identification Tool (PIT) and Second
Line of Defense (SLD). EXBS Advisor confirmed the Feb 13
visit by ICP and PIT project coordinator, Commonwealth
Trading Partners (CTP) representative. Meetings are
scheduled with Customs and UFT personnel. This one day visit
will include information sharing and a meeting with the
contractor being considered to work on the customization of
both projects. Begec welcomed the visit as a way to move the
projects forward.
2) February 6- EXBS Advisor participated in meetings held
between Department of Homeland Security Immigration and
Customs Enforcement (ICE) Attach, DHS CSI representatives
and senior Turkish Customs officials concerning the Container
Security Initiative (CSI) and the inclusion of the Port of
Izmir in the program. The meetings discussed program
implementation, the need for an approved implementation
agreement and equipment and information exchanges.
Following the CSI discussions, EXBS Advisor met with
Department Head for Export Controls, General Directorate of
Customs Sevilay Turksen to review CIT and PIT projects.
Turksen informed EXBS Advisor that she was still awaiting a
decision from senior Turkish Customs officials on the
approved course of action for the customization of the PIT
program. The two options are: 1) to utilize only Turkish
Customs resources, or 2) to utilize an outside contractor for
the general work, with specific Customs information added
later. EXBS Advisor stressed that the project could be
completed faster and with less strain on limited Turkish
Customs resources by using the combination method. EXBS
Advisor also informed Turksen of the upcoming Feb 13 visit by
the CTP representative to discuss the status of the project.
3) February 7- EXBS Advisor met with MFA First Secretary for
Arms Control and Disarmament Guven Begec to arrange the
schedule of the Feb 16-17 Iran Nuclear briefing team. EXBS
Advisor also confirmed the visit by ICP and PIT project
coordinator.
4) February 13- EXBS Advisor accompanied CTP representative
in a meeting with Department Head for Export Controls,
General Directorate of Customs Sevilay Turksen to review PIT
project. Turksen stated that she was still waiting for a
decision from senior Turkish Customs officials on the
approved course of action for the customization of the PIT
program. The two options are: 1) to utilize only Turkish
Customs resources, or 2) to utilize an outside contractor for
the general work, with specific Customs information added
later. CTP rep re-enforced previously stated opinion that
the project could probably be completed quicker and with less
ANKARA 00001257 002 OF 003
strain on limited Turkish Customs resources by using the
combination method.
EXBS Advisor and CTP representative also met with Ministry of
Foreign Trade (UFT) and Siemens Corp (lead potential
contractor) reps concerning the ICP program status. A
detailed briefing on the project was provided by UFT and
Siemens, and a timeline for completing the final statement of
work was outlined, with the goal of a mid-March completion of
the statement of work. Once the final statement of work and
budget proposal is completed and approved by CTP,
customization of the computer program can begin.
5) February 15 - 17 - EXBS Advisor served as control officer
and coordinated meetings for the visit of a multi-agency Iran
nuclear briefing team led by US UNVIE Ambassador Schulte.
These briefings provided evidence to support the
international community's belief that the Iranian program is
not just for peaceful uses. A wide range of Turkish
government officials participated in these briefings. Amb
Schulte also briefed the media. More details of these
briefings were reported in ref b.
6) February 22- EXBS Advisor met with MFA Second
Secretary for Arms Control and Disarmament Serhan Ali Yigit
SIPDIS
to discuss PSI issues, including US and observer-nation
participation in the May 24-26, 2006 Turkey-led PSI exercise.
EXBS Advisor also discussed the March 3 meetings with TAEK
and TNP concerning the uranium seizure that occurred in
August 2005. Yigit noted that he hoped that this exchange of
information would assist both countries and the international
community in the fight against illegal sales of uranium and
other WMD material. Finally, Yigit informed EXBS Advisor
that the revised NP Agreement was being prepared for
submission to the Turkish Parliament for ratification.
B. Training Conducted During Reporting Period: None
C. Equipment Delivered During Reporting Period: None
D. Imminent Training or Equipment Status Update:
1) Mar 6-10- DOE INECP to conduct CIT Train the
Trainer Course in Ankara.
E. Significant Developments in Export Controls,
Nonproliferation, or Related Border Security:
1) GOT informed Embassy that NP Agreement has been
resubmitted to the Turkish Parliament for ratification. Once
ratification occurs the path will be open for full engagement
of all aspects of the EXBS program with Turkey.
3. Future Activities
A. Mar 2-3- EXBS Advisor to participate in meetings
with DOE and TAEK officials in Istanbul.
B. Mar 6- 10 - DOE INECP to conduct CIT Train the
Trainer Course in Ankara.
C. Mar 15-16- Turkish PSI Exercise planners to
conduct coordination meetings with EUCOM Exercise Planners in
Ankara
E. Mar 28-29 - EXBS Advisor to attend EXBS Advisor
conference in Vienna, Austria.
F. April 13-24- EXBS Advisor to travel to Washington
DC for consultations and leave.
G. Apr/May (tent)- DOE SLD to visit Turkey to
complete SLD Implementation Agreement and begin scheduling of
installation of new SLD equipment.
H. May (proposed)- INECP industry outreach workshop
to be conducted.
ANKARA 00001257 003 OF 003
I. May 24-26- EXBS Advisor to attend PSI Exercise
Anatolian Deer in Ankara and Antalya Turkey.
4. Red Flag Issues: None
5. Contact Information for EXBS Adviser ) Kevin Lyon,
phone (90)(312) 455-5555 ext 2525, fax (90)(312) 468-4775,
email LyonK@state.gov.
Visit Ankara's Classified Web Site at
http://www.state.sgov.gov/p/eur/ankara/
WILSON
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
DEPT FOR NP/ECC- PVANSON, ACHURCH, JHARTSHORN
DEPT FOR EUR/ACE- DSILLIMAN, SYOUNTCHI
DOE/NNSA- TPERRY, LPARKER, EDESCHLER
CBP/INA- PWALKER, JGOUGE
DOC FOR PETERSON-BEARD
USCG FOR CWILSON
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: ETTC KNNP KSTC MNUC PARM TU
SUBJECT: EXBS: TURKEY ADVISORS MONTHLY REPORT- (FEBRUARY
2006)
REF: A. 2004 STATE 146478
B. ANKARA 972
1. Summary: EXBS Advisor coordinated and participated
in meetings for a multi-agency team, led by US Ambassador to
UNVIE, which came to Turkey to brief Turkish officials on
the Iranian nuclear program. He continued to promote action
on several projects -- (Internal Control Project (ICP),
Product Identification Tool (PIT) and Commodity
Identification Training (CIT)-- that are proceeding in Turkey
even without a ratified NP Cooperation Agreement. EXBS
Advisor coordinated information flow between Turkey and the
United States concerning PSI activities and US participation
in Turkey's May 2006 exercise. Finally, EXBS Advisor was
informed that revised NP Agreement has been forwarded to
Turkish Parliament for ratification. End Summary.
2. Completed Actions for the Reporting Period
A. Site Assessment and Meetings During Recent
Reporting Period
1) February 3- EXBS Advisor held monthly update meeting with
MFA First Secretary for Arms Control and Disarmament Guven
Begec to discuss current projects in Turkey, including
Internal Control Program (ICP),Commodity Identification
Training (CIT),Product Identification Tool (PIT) and Second
Line of Defense (SLD). EXBS Advisor confirmed the Feb 13
visit by ICP and PIT project coordinator, Commonwealth
Trading Partners (CTP) representative. Meetings are
scheduled with Customs and UFT personnel. This one day visit
will include information sharing and a meeting with the
contractor being considered to work on the customization of
both projects. Begec welcomed the visit as a way to move the
projects forward.
2) February 6- EXBS Advisor participated in meetings held
between Department of Homeland Security Immigration and
Customs Enforcement (ICE) Attach, DHS CSI representatives
and senior Turkish Customs officials concerning the Container
Security Initiative (CSI) and the inclusion of the Port of
Izmir in the program. The meetings discussed program
implementation, the need for an approved implementation
agreement and equipment and information exchanges.
Following the CSI discussions, EXBS Advisor met with
Department Head for Export Controls, General Directorate of
Customs Sevilay Turksen to review CIT and PIT projects.
Turksen informed EXBS Advisor that she was still awaiting a
decision from senior Turkish Customs officials on the
approved course of action for the customization of the PIT
program. The two options are: 1) to utilize only Turkish
Customs resources, or 2) to utilize an outside contractor for
the general work, with specific Customs information added
later. EXBS Advisor stressed that the project could be
completed faster and with less strain on limited Turkish
Customs resources by using the combination method. EXBS
Advisor also informed Turksen of the upcoming Feb 13 visit by
the CTP representative to discuss the status of the project.
3) February 7- EXBS Advisor met with MFA First Secretary for
Arms Control and Disarmament Guven Begec to arrange the
schedule of the Feb 16-17 Iran Nuclear briefing team. EXBS
Advisor also confirmed the visit by ICP and PIT project
coordinator.
4) February 13- EXBS Advisor accompanied CTP representative
in a meeting with Department Head for Export Controls,
General Directorate of Customs Sevilay Turksen to review PIT
project. Turksen stated that she was still waiting for a
decision from senior Turkish Customs officials on the
approved course of action for the customization of the PIT
program. The two options are: 1) to utilize only Turkish
Customs resources, or 2) to utilize an outside contractor for
the general work, with specific Customs information added
later. CTP rep re-enforced previously stated opinion that
the project could probably be completed quicker and with less
ANKARA 00001257 002 OF 003
strain on limited Turkish Customs resources by using the
combination method.
EXBS Advisor and CTP representative also met with Ministry of
Foreign Trade (UFT) and Siemens Corp (lead potential
contractor) reps concerning the ICP program status. A
detailed briefing on the project was provided by UFT and
Siemens, and a timeline for completing the final statement of
work was outlined, with the goal of a mid-March completion of
the statement of work. Once the final statement of work and
budget proposal is completed and approved by CTP,
customization of the computer program can begin.
5) February 15 - 17 - EXBS Advisor served as control officer
and coordinated meetings for the visit of a multi-agency Iran
nuclear briefing team led by US UNVIE Ambassador Schulte.
These briefings provided evidence to support the
international community's belief that the Iranian program is
not just for peaceful uses. A wide range of Turkish
government officials participated in these briefings. Amb
Schulte also briefed the media. More details of these
briefings were reported in ref b.
6) February 22- EXBS Advisor met with MFA Second
Secretary for Arms Control and Disarmament Serhan Ali Yigit
SIPDIS
to discuss PSI issues, including US and observer-nation
participation in the May 24-26, 2006 Turkey-led PSI exercise.
EXBS Advisor also discussed the March 3 meetings with TAEK
and TNP concerning the uranium seizure that occurred in
August 2005. Yigit noted that he hoped that this exchange of
information would assist both countries and the international
community in the fight against illegal sales of uranium and
other WMD material. Finally, Yigit informed EXBS Advisor
that the revised NP Agreement was being prepared for
submission to the Turkish Parliament for ratification.
B. Training Conducted During Reporting Period: None
C. Equipment Delivered During Reporting Period: None
D. Imminent Training or Equipment Status Update:
1) Mar 6-10- DOE INECP to conduct CIT Train the
Trainer Course in Ankara.
E. Significant Developments in Export Controls,
Nonproliferation, or Related Border Security:
1) GOT informed Embassy that NP Agreement has been
resubmitted to the Turkish Parliament for ratification. Once
ratification occurs the path will be open for full engagement
of all aspects of the EXBS program with Turkey.
3. Future Activities
A. Mar 2-3- EXBS Advisor to participate in meetings
with DOE and TAEK officials in Istanbul.
B. Mar 6- 10 - DOE INECP to conduct CIT Train the
Trainer Course in Ankara.
C. Mar 15-16- Turkish PSI Exercise planners to
conduct coordination meetings with EUCOM Exercise Planners in
Ankara
E. Mar 28-29 - EXBS Advisor to attend EXBS Advisor
conference in Vienna, Austria.
F. April 13-24- EXBS Advisor to travel to Washington
DC for consultations and leave.
G. Apr/May (tent)- DOE SLD to visit Turkey to
complete SLD Implementation Agreement and begin scheduling of
installation of new SLD equipment.
H. May (proposed)- INECP industry outreach workshop
to be conducted.
ANKARA 00001257 003 OF 003
I. May 24-26- EXBS Advisor to attend PSI Exercise
Anatolian Deer in Ankara and Antalya Turkey.
4. Red Flag Issues: None
5. Contact Information for EXBS Adviser ) Kevin Lyon,
phone (90)(312) 455-5555 ext 2525, fax (90)(312) 468-4775,
email LyonK@state.gov.
Visit Ankara's Classified Web Site at
http://www.state.sgov.gov/p/eur/ankara/
WILSON