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06ANKARA4726
2006-08-14 13:36:00
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Embassy Ankara
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TURKISH MFA STATEMENT IN SUPPORT OF UNSC
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UNCLAS ANKARA 004726
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: PREL PTER MOPS UN UNSC KPAO LE TU
SUBJECT: TURKISH MFA STATEMENT IN SUPPORT OF UNSC
RESOLUTION 1701
REF: A. ANKARA 4711
B. ANKARA 4710
C. ANKARA 4527
D. ANKARA 4474
The Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs released the
following public announcement on August 12:
Begin Informal Embassy Translation/Text:
We are pleased that the UNSC unanimously adopted resolution
1701 yesterday as a result of international efforts to stop
the clashes that have been continuing in Lebanon for a month
and to restore peace in the region.
The resolution urges the sides to stop clashes totally, and
support a permanent ceasefire and long-term solution on the
basis of aforementioned principles and elements. The
resolution also foresees the withdrawal of Israeli forces
from the region and an enlargement of UNIFIL's mission
statement and scope of its activities, including an increase
of the number of its personnel of up to 15,000 troops and a
parallel deployment of UNIFIL together with Lebanese forces
in southern Lebanon following the ending of clashes.
Moreover, the resolution refers to the need to establish a
lasting, fair and comprehensive peace in the Middle East,
and, to this end, it is important to implement related UN
resolutions.
Turkey, from the beginning of the crisis, at bilateral and
multilateral fora, has exerted great efforts to end the
negative trend in the region by supporting an end to clashes
as soon as possible and the declaration of a cease-fire, as
well as stressing the need to negotiate the political
framework of a lasting peace.
The resolution is a noteworthy step in terms of stopping the
clashes before the crisis in Lebanon gains more crucial
dimensions and paving the way in finding a lasting solution
to the dispute. Moreover, the resolution will enable the
creation of necessary conditions to provide urgent and
comprehensive humanitarian assistance to Lebanon.
Within this framework, it is important that the parties --
without wasting any time -- act in compliance with the words
and spirit of the UNSC resolution number 1701 that was
adopted unanimously.
We expect the sides to end clashes immediately to enable
implementation of the resolution.
End Text.
Visit Ankara's Classified Web Site at
http://www.state.sgov.gov/p/eur/ankara/
WILSON
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: PREL PTER MOPS UN UNSC KPAO LE TU
SUBJECT: TURKISH MFA STATEMENT IN SUPPORT OF UNSC
RESOLUTION 1701
REF: A. ANKARA 4711
B. ANKARA 4710
C. ANKARA 4527
D. ANKARA 4474
The Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs released the
following public announcement on August 12:
Begin Informal Embassy Translation/Text:
We are pleased that the UNSC unanimously adopted resolution
1701 yesterday as a result of international efforts to stop
the clashes that have been continuing in Lebanon for a month
and to restore peace in the region.
The resolution urges the sides to stop clashes totally, and
support a permanent ceasefire and long-term solution on the
basis of aforementioned principles and elements. The
resolution also foresees the withdrawal of Israeli forces
from the region and an enlargement of UNIFIL's mission
statement and scope of its activities, including an increase
of the number of its personnel of up to 15,000 troops and a
parallel deployment of UNIFIL together with Lebanese forces
in southern Lebanon following the ending of clashes.
Moreover, the resolution refers to the need to establish a
lasting, fair and comprehensive peace in the Middle East,
and, to this end, it is important to implement related UN
resolutions.
Turkey, from the beginning of the crisis, at bilateral and
multilateral fora, has exerted great efforts to end the
negative trend in the region by supporting an end to clashes
as soon as possible and the declaration of a cease-fire, as
well as stressing the need to negotiate the political
framework of a lasting peace.
The resolution is a noteworthy step in terms of stopping the
clashes before the crisis in Lebanon gains more crucial
dimensions and paving the way in finding a lasting solution
to the dispute. Moreover, the resolution will enable the
creation of necessary conditions to provide urgent and
comprehensive humanitarian assistance to Lebanon.
Within this framework, it is important that the parties --
without wasting any time -- act in compliance with the words
and spirit of the UNSC resolution number 1701 that was
adopted unanimously.
We expect the sides to end clashes immediately to enable
implementation of the resolution.
End Text.
Visit Ankara's Classified Web Site at
http://www.state.sgov.gov/p/eur/ankara/
WILSON