EXBS: TURKEY ADVISORS MONTHLY REPORT- (DECEMBER

UNCLAS SECTION 01 OF 02 ANKARA 000063 SIPDIS SIPDIS DEPT FOR NP/ECC- PVANSON, ACHURCH, JHARTSHORN DEPT FOR EUR/ACE- DSILLIMAN, BHUNT, SYOUNTCHI DOE/NNSA- TPERRY, LPARKER, EDESCHLER CBP/INA- PWALKER, JGOUGE DOC FOR PETERSON-BEARD USCG FOR CWILSON E.O. 12958: N/A TAGS: ETTC KNNP KSTC MNUC PARM TU SUBJECT: EXBS: TURKEY ADVISORS MONTHLY REPORT- (DECEMBER 2005) REFS: A. 2004 STATE 146478 ¶B. ANKARA 7396 (NOTAL) ¶C. ANKARA 7390 (NOTAL) ¶D. ANKARA 7544 (NOTAL) ¶1. Summary: EXBS Advisor coordinated meetings to continue the development of the Commodity Identification Training (CIT) project and End Use/End User training for Turkish export license reviewer. EXBS Advisor continued to work with the Turkish Atomic Energy Authority (TAEK) concerning development of Turkish nuclear energy program and in the development of a program to increase the cooperation in the development of an improved nuclear safety program in Iraq. Finally, Turkey's MFA requested a change in the wording of the title of the NP Cooperation Agreement, which would provide clarity to the title when translated to Turkish. ¶2. Completed Actions for the Reporting Period ¶A. Site Assessment and Meetings During Recent Reporting Period 1) December 5- EXBS Advisor participated in a meetings with representatives of Undersecretariat of Foreign Trade (UFT),Turkish Atomic Energy Authority (TAEK),the Istanbul Mineral and Metals Association (IMMIB) and DOE INECP representatives. The meeting focused on the importance of an active industry outreach program to keep industry up to date with changes to the many control lists for both nuclear items and dual use items. DOE representatives outlined the importance of proper licensing procedures not just for equipment but for the intellectual capability that could be exported from Turkey. This transfer of knowledge is developing into more of a problem as individuals with certain skill sets are recruited by countries or organizations which desire to develop nuclear or other potentially dangerous capabilities. 2) December 8- EXBS Advisor participated with DOE INECP representatives in a meeting of the CIT Core Technical Group. Discussions focused on current status of the CIT Training Plan, instructor training, and the development of Turkish specific course curriculum. Milestones were established concerning the training of initial instructors, course curriculum and training aids with a goal of conducting the first Turkish led pilot course by late summer. On the margins of the CIT meetings, EXBS Advisor had a discussion with President of Turkish Atomic Energy Authority (TAEK),Okay Cakiroglu. Cakiroglu informed us that he has spoken to various countries concerning the construction of nuclear power plants in Turkey and his desire for U.S. participation in this program. (Ref C). Cakiroglu also stated that he had recently returned from a conference in Amman Jordan where he spoke to the head of the Jordanian Nuclear Authority concerning joint cooperation to assist the development of a nuclear safety program in Iraq. (Ref D). 3) December 9- EXBS Advisor met with Undersecretariat of Foreign Trade (UFT) Deputy Director General for Exports Hassan Yalcin to review the progress of the ICP project and present an alternative course of action to begin customization of the software. Yalcin informed EXBS Advisor that UFT would like to deliberate on the U.S. proposal of moving to a new contractor from the previously selected Siemens Corp. Also to ensure that Siemens is no longer interested in the project, a follow on meeting between UFT, Siemens and EXBS Advisor was scheduled (see below). 4) December 29- EXBS Advisor met with Customs Enforcement Head of Department Ender Gurleyik to discuss recent Turkish Customs activities. Gurleyik outlined upcoming improvements that will be accomplished at several border crossings, including Harbur and Kapikule. Gurleyik reiterated the desire of customs to continue to work closely with the United States in attempts to stop the illegal ANKARA 00000063 002 OF 002 transfer of nuclear or dual use items in or through Turkey. Gurleyik also reviewed recent arrests and seizures accomplished by Customs, mostly focusing on illegal drugs and cigarettes. 5) December 30 - EXBS Advisor met with representatives of UFT and Siemens Corp to discuss current status of the ICP project. EXBS Advisor reviewed the Siemens proposed scope of work and budget, made recommendation to revised the scope of work to fit more in line with expected scope and budget expectations. These changes were tentatively approved by UFT, Siemens agreed and will prepare and submit a new budget proposal in early January. ¶B. Training Conducted During Reporting Period: 1) December 6-7- DOE INECP conducted End Use/End User training for 30 members of the GOT. Agencies represented at the training included Customs, Undersecretariat of Foreign Trade, Ministry of Defense, TAEK and IMMIB. Participants found the workshop very useful in building confidence and identifying resources to be used when evaluating end user of items requiring licenses. ¶C. Equipment Delivered During Reporting Period: None ¶D. Imminent Training or Equipment Status Update: None ¶E. Significant Developments in Export Controls, Nonproliferation, or Related Border Security: 1) GOT returned the NP Cooperation Agreement requesting a change to the title of the Agreement. This rewording of the title was requested by the Turkish Parliament to eliminate possible confusion of the Turkish version of the Agreement by individuals not closely familiar with the subject. We are awaiting decisions from Department (Ref B). ¶3. Future Activities ¶A. Feb (tent) - DOE INECP to conduct CIT Train the Trainer Course in Ankara. ¶B. Feb 16- 28- EXBS Advisor to travel to States for consultation and leave. ¶C. Mar (tent)- DOE SLD to visit Turkey to complete SLD Implementation Agreement and begin scheduling of installation of new SLD equipment. ¶D. May 24-26- EXBS Advisor to attend PSI Exercise in Ankara and Antalya Turkey ¶4. Red Flag Issues: None ¶5. Contact Information for EXBS Adviser ) Kevin Lyon, phone (90)(312) 455-5555 ext 2525, fax (90)(312) 468-4775, email LyonK@state.gov. MCELDOWNEY