Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
06ANKARA1489
2006-03-21 15:48:00
CONFIDENTIAL
Embassy Ankara
Cable title:
TURKEY, SEEKING UNSC SEAT, CUTS RECIPROCAL SUPPORT
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C O N F I D E N T I A L ANKARA 001489
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: DECL: 03/20/2021
TAGS: PREL UNSC TU
SUBJECT: TURKEY, SEEKING UNSC SEAT, CUTS RECIPROCAL SUPPORT
AGREEMENT WITH VENEZUELA, BUT OPEN TO USG VIEWS
REF: ANKARA 648
Classified By: PolCouns Janice G. Weiner, reasons 1.4 (b),(d)
C O N F I D E N T I A L ANKARA 001489
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: DECL: 03/20/2021
TAGS: PREL UNSC TU
SUBJECT: TURKEY, SEEKING UNSC SEAT, CUTS RECIPROCAL SUPPORT
AGREEMENT WITH VENEZUELA, BUT OPEN TO USG VIEWS
REF: ANKARA 648
Classified By: PolCouns Janice G. Weiner, reasons 1.4 (b),(d)
1. (C) Turkish MFA Deputy Director for International
Political Organizations Tunc Ugdul called us in March 20 to
pitch Turkey's UNSC candidacy for 2009-2010 and place the
Guatemala/Venezuela issue in perspective. Turkey's
candidacy, within the WEU and others group, is a high GoT
priority. They launched their campaign in 2003 and, wherever
possible, are pursuing reciprocal mutual support agreements.
The Turks have not served on the UNSC since 1961, when they
split the term with Poland. The GoT would greatly appreciate
USG support at an early stage, Ugdul stressed, as well as
assistance in lobbying, as we have given Guatemala.
2. (C) With respect to Guatemala and Venezuela, Ugdul
continued, Turkey approached Guatemala in 2005 to propose a
reciprocal support agreement. Guatemala was unable to
accept, as it had already agreed to support one of two other
countries - Iceland and Austria - which are vying for the
same seat as Turkey. The Turks then approached Ecuador, but
the Ecuadoreans withdrew their candidacy in November 2005.
Their third choice was Venezuela; they concluded a reciprocal
support agreement. We inquired as to the outcome of a more
recent conversation between the Turks and Guatemalans in New
York; Ugdul responded simply that the Guatemalans had
presented their position.
3. (C) We stressed the high level attention being paid to
this in Washington. We also noted the Ambassador's previous
conversation with FM Gul, in which Gul was forward-leaning on
Turkish support for Guatemala. Ugdul asserted that the FM
had indicated the Turks would consider our request
positively, which, coming from a friend and strategic ally,
they continue to do.
4. (C) Comment: The Turks clearly hope we will offer our
support for their UNSC bid in exchange for their vote on
Guatemala. End comment.
Visit Ankara's Classified Web Site at
http://www.state.sgov.gov/p/eur/ankara/
WILSON
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: DECL: 03/20/2021
TAGS: PREL UNSC TU
SUBJECT: TURKEY, SEEKING UNSC SEAT, CUTS RECIPROCAL SUPPORT
AGREEMENT WITH VENEZUELA, BUT OPEN TO USG VIEWS
REF: ANKARA 648
Classified By: PolCouns Janice G. Weiner, reasons 1.4 (b),(d)
1. (C) Turkish MFA Deputy Director for International
Political Organizations Tunc Ugdul called us in March 20 to
pitch Turkey's UNSC candidacy for 2009-2010 and place the
Guatemala/Venezuela issue in perspective. Turkey's
candidacy, within the WEU and others group, is a high GoT
priority. They launched their campaign in 2003 and, wherever
possible, are pursuing reciprocal mutual support agreements.
The Turks have not served on the UNSC since 1961, when they
split the term with Poland. The GoT would greatly appreciate
USG support at an early stage, Ugdul stressed, as well as
assistance in lobbying, as we have given Guatemala.
2. (C) With respect to Guatemala and Venezuela, Ugdul
continued, Turkey approached Guatemala in 2005 to propose a
reciprocal support agreement. Guatemala was unable to
accept, as it had already agreed to support one of two other
countries - Iceland and Austria - which are vying for the
same seat as Turkey. The Turks then approached Ecuador, but
the Ecuadoreans withdrew their candidacy in November 2005.
Their third choice was Venezuela; they concluded a reciprocal
support agreement. We inquired as to the outcome of a more
recent conversation between the Turks and Guatemalans in New
York; Ugdul responded simply that the Guatemalans had
presented their position.
3. (C) We stressed the high level attention being paid to
this in Washington. We also noted the Ambassador's previous
conversation with FM Gul, in which Gul was forward-leaning on
Turkish support for Guatemala. Ugdul asserted that the FM
had indicated the Turks would consider our request
positively, which, coming from a friend and strategic ally,
they continue to do.
4. (C) Comment: The Turks clearly hope we will offer our
support for their UNSC bid in exchange for their vote on
Guatemala. End comment.
Visit Ankara's Classified Web Site at
http://www.state.sgov.gov/p/eur/ankara/
WILSON