Identifier
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06ANKARA4522
2006-08-07 14:16:00
UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY
Embassy Ankara
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TURKEY SUPPORTS GLOBAL INITIATIVE BUT UNABLE TO
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UNCLAS ANKARA 004522
SIPDIS
SENSITIVE
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: PTER KNNP TU
SUBJECT: TURKEY SUPPORTS GLOBAL INITIATIVE BUT UNABLE TO
HOST INITIAL MEETING
REF: STATE 124967
UNCLAS ANKARA 004522
SIPDIS
SENSITIVE
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: PTER KNNP TU
SUBJECT: TURKEY SUPPORTS GLOBAL INITIATIVE BUT UNABLE TO
HOST INITIAL MEETING
REF: STATE 124967
1. (SBU) SUMMARY: Turkey is a strong supporter of the
US/Russia Global Initiative to Combat Nuclear Terrorism. The
GOT issued a public statement endorsing the initiative and
subsequently indicated to us their interest in playing an
active role. In a preliminary response to reftel request to
host the initial meeting, GOT officials indicated their
willingness to serve as host but believe the October 5-6 time
frame will not be feasible. END SUMMARY.
2. (SBU) Turkey pledged its full support for the US/Russia
initiative immediately following the July 15 announcement on
the initiative. In a July 17 MFA Announcement, the GOT
welcomed the importance of the initiative and the need for
international cooperation. It noted Turkey's contributions
to international efforts to combat international terrorism,
including signing the UN Convention on Nuclear Terrorism and
pledged its participation in the first meeting of the
initiative.
3. (SBU) The Russians have had difficulty in scheduling a
joint meeting with U/S Tuygan. To ensure a timely delivery
of the request, we made an initial inquiry. The MFA
underscored its complete support for the initiative and
welcomed the opportunity to host the initial meeting. Given
the MTCR Plenary in September and the November NATO Summit,
however, they believe the October time frame is unworkable
but offered to host a subsequent meeting.
4. (SBU) We believe the GOT is interested and was pleased to
be asked to host the initial meeting. If it is possible to
move back the initial meeting by several months, the Turks
might be in a better position to host. If not, we recommend
that Turkey be invited to host the next meeting.
Visit Ankara's Classified Web Site at
http://www.state.sgov.gov/p/eur/ankara/
WILSON
SIPDIS
SENSITIVE
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: PTER KNNP TU
SUBJECT: TURKEY SUPPORTS GLOBAL INITIATIVE BUT UNABLE TO
HOST INITIAL MEETING
REF: STATE 124967
1. (SBU) SUMMARY: Turkey is a strong supporter of the
US/Russia Global Initiative to Combat Nuclear Terrorism. The
GOT issued a public statement endorsing the initiative and
subsequently indicated to us their interest in playing an
active role. In a preliminary response to reftel request to
host the initial meeting, GOT officials indicated their
willingness to serve as host but believe the October 5-6 time
frame will not be feasible. END SUMMARY.
2. (SBU) Turkey pledged its full support for the US/Russia
initiative immediately following the July 15 announcement on
the initiative. In a July 17 MFA Announcement, the GOT
welcomed the importance of the initiative and the need for
international cooperation. It noted Turkey's contributions
to international efforts to combat international terrorism,
including signing the UN Convention on Nuclear Terrorism and
pledged its participation in the first meeting of the
initiative.
3. (SBU) The Russians have had difficulty in scheduling a
joint meeting with U/S Tuygan. To ensure a timely delivery
of the request, we made an initial inquiry. The MFA
underscored its complete support for the initiative and
welcomed the opportunity to host the initial meeting. Given
the MTCR Plenary in September and the November NATO Summit,
however, they believe the October time frame is unworkable
but offered to host a subsequent meeting.
4. (SBU) We believe the GOT is interested and was pleased to
be asked to host the initial meeting. If it is possible to
move back the initial meeting by several months, the Turks
might be in a better position to host. If not, we recommend
that Turkey be invited to host the next meeting.
Visit Ankara's Classified Web Site at
http://www.state.sgov.gov/p/eur/ankara/
WILSON