MDA: TURKISH RESPONSE TO DEMARCHE ON AMBASSADOR'S

C O N F I D E N T I A L ANKARA 002445 SIPDIS SIPDIS E.O. 12958: DECL: 05/02/2021 TAGS: AORC PHUM PREF PREL ICRC SZ TU SUBJECT: MDA: TURKISH RESPONSE TO DEMARCHE ON AMBASSADOR'S MEETING IN GENEVA REF: A. SECSTATE 63865 ¶B. 05 ANKARA 6702 Classified By: Political Counselor Janice G. Weiner, reasons 1.4 (b) an d (d) ¶1. (C) We met with Turkish MFA International Political Organizations Deputy Director General Tunc Ugdul May 2 to discuss ref A points on the upcoming 29th International Conference of the Red Cross and Red Crescent in Geneva in June. He said he expected the GOT's position will likely remain the same as their December "yes" vote. He noted that the GOT's position was not easy as a member of the Organization of the Islamic Conference (OIC) but Turkey would look to "inject moderation" into both sides. ¶2. (C) Ugdul said the proposed amended statutes opened the way for the universality of the movement but expressed Turkey,s preference that the decision be made by consensus. He noted the GOT hoped the reasons that prevented consensus in the past could be eliminated and emphasized that the movement should work with the participation of all members. Visit Ankara's Classified Web Site at http://www.state.sgov.gov/p/eur/ankara/ WILSON