TURKEY: ATTENDANCE OF HIGH-LEVEL TURKISH OFFICIALS

UNCLAS ANKARA 004281 SIPDIS SENSITIVE SIPDIS E.O. 12958: N/A TAGS: PREL OTRA OVIP KSEP UNGA TU SUBJECT: TURKEY: ATTENDANCE OF HIGH-LEVEL TURKISH OFFICIALS AT 61ST UN GENERAL ASSEMBLY REF: SECSTATE 112656 ¶1. (SBU) We delivered reftel demarche July 18 to MFA First Secretary Meltem Guney of the Deputy Directorate General for SIPDIS International Political Organizations. Guney explained that there were tentative plans for Foreign Minister Abdullah Gul to attend the 61st UN General Assembly (UNGA) from September 15-24. Guney was not aware of any plans for Gul to travel to Washington during this period. Gul's spouse would likely accompany him. As Gul speaks English, no translator would be needed. ¶2. (SBU) At present there were no firm, plans for other Turkish VIPs or additional Foreign Ministry officials to attend. The Turkish Consulate in New York would inform USG authorities of the members of the final Turkish delegation. Visit Ankara's Classified Web Site at http://www.state.sgov.gov/p/eur/ankara/ WILSON