Identifier
Created
Classification
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07ANKARA1130
2007-05-11 12:46:00
UNCLASSIFIED
Embassy Ankara
Cable title:
EXBS: TURKEY ADVISOR'S MONTHLY REPORT- (APR 2007)
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UNCLAS ANKARA 001130
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
DEPT FOR NP/ECC- PVANSON, ACHURCH, NJOHANSON
DEPT FOR EUR/ACE- DSILLIMAN, BHUNT, PMALIK
DOE/NNSA- TPERRY, LPARKER, EDESCHLER
CBP/INA- BWATTS, BPICKETT
DOC FOR TCURTIN
USCG FOR BGOLDEN
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: ETTC KNNP KSTC MNUC PARM PREL TU
SUBJECT: EXBS: TURKEY ADVISOR'S MONTHLY REPORT- (APR 2007)
REF: 2004 STATE 146478
UNCLAS ANKARA 001130
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
DEPT FOR NP/ECC- PVANSON, ACHURCH, NJOHANSON
DEPT FOR EUR/ACE- DSILLIMAN, BHUNT, PMALIK
DOE/NNSA- TPERRY, LPARKER, EDESCHLER
CBP/INA- BWATTS, BPICKETT
DOC FOR TCURTIN
USCG FOR BGOLDEN
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: ETTC KNNP KSTC MNUC PARM PREL TU
SUBJECT: EXBS: TURKEY ADVISOR'S MONTHLY REPORT- (APR 2007)
REF: 2004 STATE 146478
1. Summary: The Wisconsin Project Team provided a
presentation on their open source database to Government of
Turkey (GOT) representatives. The database will assist GOT
officials to process export licenses and investigate suspect
companies/individuals. Department of Commerce contractors
completed training of Internal Control Program (ICP)
instructors; these instructors will serve as key contacts
during the upcoming deployment of ICP software to Turkish
businesses. Continued coordination to prepare the Turkish
National Police and Customs officials to participate in US
training events. End Summary.
2. Completed Actions for the Reporting Period
A. Site Assessment and Meetings During Recent Reporting
Period:
1.) Apr 18 - EXBS Advisor met with Customs International
Director General Riza Mehmet Korkmaz to review upcoming
cooperation activities and proposed schedules. EXBS Advisor
presented a proposal for Turkish Custom participation in
CBP's International Rail Interdiction Training (IRIT) and
International Air Cargo Interdiction Training (IACIT); also
discussed was a Targeting and Risk Management Workshop to be
held in July, focusing on truck and vehicle traffic.
Finally, EXBS Advisor proposed the visit of a senior CBP
training expert to begin investigating areas of cooperation
between the U.S. and Turkey in the development of the new
Turkish Customs training academy. Korkmaz expressed
appreciation and support for the proposed engagement.
2.) Apr 19 - EXBS Advisor met with Undersecretariat of
Foreign Trade (UFT) Agreements Department Head Ziya
Demirduzen to review the progress of the ICP project and to
prepare for the upcoming ICP instructor training. According
to Demirduzen, UFT has been in contact with the local
contractor, Docuart, and all preparations are being completed
for the training. Demirduzen added that participants for the
training will come from not only UFT but also from Istanbul
Mineral and Metal Association (IMMIB). This diverse group
should be able to fully support a rapid deployment of the
ICP. Demirduzen inquired into the possible participation of
GOT officials at the UGA Center of International Trade and
Security Academy. According to Demirduzen this training,
which was outlined at the recent Export Control Symposium,
would be beneficial for UFT officials engaged in revising
Turkish export laws. EXBS Advisor offered to try to obtain
additional information and seats in the course.
3.) Apr 26 - EXBS Advisor met with Customs Enforcement
Deputy Director General Mehmet Guzel to discuss proposed
training opportunities for Turkish Customs officials with
Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and DOE. EXBS Advisor
continued coordination of Turkish Customs participation in
the International Rail Interdiction Training in June and the
planned land-based Targeting and Risk Management workshop in
July. EXBS Advisor also proposed Turkish Customs
participation in an upcoming DOE Radiation Interdiction
Training in late July or early August. He provided additional
information on the upcoming visit of a CBP training expert in
June to discuss areas of cooperation in the development of
the Turkish Customs training academy. Finally, Guzel
reviewed recent significant activities by Customs Enforcement.
B. Training Conducted During Reporting Period:
1.) Apr 25 - Wisconsin Risk Report Presentation. Twelve
members representing Turkish MFA, UFT, Turkish Atomic Energy
Authority (TAEK),Ministry of Defense and Customs attended
the presentation given by representatives of the Wisconsin
Project. The Wisconsin Project team explained that the
report was created through the review of a wide range of open
source material. They also demonstrated how various
information could be researched and retrieved from the data
base. Positive feedback was provided by all in attendance
and it was agreed by the group that this new tool will
benefit government officials responsible for the review
license application and investigation of end user compliance.
2.) Apr 30- May 4 - ICP Instructor Training, Ankara. Five
member of UFT and three from IMMIB were provided instructor
training and overall familiarization with the new Turkish
version of the Internal Control Program. Each participant
was given classroom instruction, including practical
application in the next phase of the ICP project. All eight
successfully completed the training and will serve as key
contacts in the future deployment of the ICP to Turkish
industries.
C. Equipment Delivered During Reporting Period: None
D. Imminent Training or Equipment Status Update:
1.) June 2 - 9 - Turkish National Police Officers to attend
DOE RADACAD Training in Richland, WA.
2.) June 9 - 23 - Turkish Foreign Trade and Customs
Officials to attend UGA Export Control Academy in Athens GA.
3.) June 9 -17 - Turkish Customs Officers to attend
International Rail Interdiction Training Course, El Paso,
Texas.
4.) Jun/Jul - Delivery of ZVB Back Scatter Van to Turkish
Customs.
E. Significant Developments in Export Controls,
Nonproliferation, or Related Border Security: None
3. Future Activities
A. June 2 - 9 - Twenty-Four Turkish National Police Officers
to attend DOE RADACAD Training in Richland, WA.
B. June 9 - 23 - Two Turkish Foreign Trade and one Customs
official to attend UGA Export Control Academy in Athens GA.
C. Jun 9 -17 - Sixteen Turkish Customs officers to attend
International Rail Interdiction Training Course, El Paso,
Texas.
D. Jun 11- 12 - Visit by CBP Training Expert to develop
course of action to support development of Turkish Customs
Officer Academy.
E. Jun 18-21 - EXBS Advisor to attend EXBS Advisor
conference in Vienna.
F. Jul 8-14 - CBP to conduct Land Based Targeting and Risk
Management Course, Ankara.
G. Jul 20 - 28 - Twelve Turkish Customs Officers to attend
International Air Cargo Interdiction Training Course, New
York, NY.
H. Jul 30- Aug 4 - Twenty-Four Turkish Customs Officers to
attend DOE RADACAD Training in Richland, WA.
I. Sep 12 -22 - Eighteen Turkish Customs Officers to attend
International Sea Port Interdiction Training Course,
Charleston, SC.
4. Red Flag Issues: None
5. Contact Information for EXBS Adviser ) Kevin Lyon, phone
(90)(312) 457-7210, fax (90)(312) 468-4775, email
LyonK@state.gov. Please note: Embassy just completed new
phone system installation and phone extensions have changed.
Main Embassy phone number remains (90)(312)455-5555.
Visit Ankara's Classified Web Site at
http://www.state.sgov.gov/p/eur/ankara/
WILSON
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
DEPT FOR NP/ECC- PVANSON, ACHURCH, NJOHANSON
DEPT FOR EUR/ACE- DSILLIMAN, BHUNT, PMALIK
DOE/NNSA- TPERRY, LPARKER, EDESCHLER
CBP/INA- BWATTS, BPICKETT
DOC FOR TCURTIN
USCG FOR BGOLDEN
E.O. 12958: N/A
TAGS: ETTC KNNP KSTC MNUC PARM PREL TU
SUBJECT: EXBS: TURKEY ADVISOR'S MONTHLY REPORT- (APR 2007)
REF: 2004 STATE 146478
1. Summary: The Wisconsin Project Team provided a
presentation on their open source database to Government of
Turkey (GOT) representatives. The database will assist GOT
officials to process export licenses and investigate suspect
companies/individuals. Department of Commerce contractors
completed training of Internal Control Program (ICP)
instructors; these instructors will serve as key contacts
during the upcoming deployment of ICP software to Turkish
businesses. Continued coordination to prepare the Turkish
National Police and Customs officials to participate in US
training events. End Summary.
2. Completed Actions for the Reporting Period
A. Site Assessment and Meetings During Recent Reporting
Period:
1.) Apr 18 - EXBS Advisor met with Customs International
Director General Riza Mehmet Korkmaz to review upcoming
cooperation activities and proposed schedules. EXBS Advisor
presented a proposal for Turkish Custom participation in
CBP's International Rail Interdiction Training (IRIT) and
International Air Cargo Interdiction Training (IACIT); also
discussed was a Targeting and Risk Management Workshop to be
held in July, focusing on truck and vehicle traffic.
Finally, EXBS Advisor proposed the visit of a senior CBP
training expert to begin investigating areas of cooperation
between the U.S. and Turkey in the development of the new
Turkish Customs training academy. Korkmaz expressed
appreciation and support for the proposed engagement.
2.) Apr 19 - EXBS Advisor met with Undersecretariat of
Foreign Trade (UFT) Agreements Department Head Ziya
Demirduzen to review the progress of the ICP project and to
prepare for the upcoming ICP instructor training. According
to Demirduzen, UFT has been in contact with the local
contractor, Docuart, and all preparations are being completed
for the training. Demirduzen added that participants for the
training will come from not only UFT but also from Istanbul
Mineral and Metal Association (IMMIB). This diverse group
should be able to fully support a rapid deployment of the
ICP. Demirduzen inquired into the possible participation of
GOT officials at the UGA Center of International Trade and
Security Academy. According to Demirduzen this training,
which was outlined at the recent Export Control Symposium,
would be beneficial for UFT officials engaged in revising
Turkish export laws. EXBS Advisor offered to try to obtain
additional information and seats in the course.
3.) Apr 26 - EXBS Advisor met with Customs Enforcement
Deputy Director General Mehmet Guzel to discuss proposed
training opportunities for Turkish Customs officials with
Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and DOE. EXBS Advisor
continued coordination of Turkish Customs participation in
the International Rail Interdiction Training in June and the
planned land-based Targeting and Risk Management workshop in
July. EXBS Advisor also proposed Turkish Customs
participation in an upcoming DOE Radiation Interdiction
Training in late July or early August. He provided additional
information on the upcoming visit of a CBP training expert in
June to discuss areas of cooperation in the development of
the Turkish Customs training academy. Finally, Guzel
reviewed recent significant activities by Customs Enforcement.
B. Training Conducted During Reporting Period:
1.) Apr 25 - Wisconsin Risk Report Presentation. Twelve
members representing Turkish MFA, UFT, Turkish Atomic Energy
Authority (TAEK),Ministry of Defense and Customs attended
the presentation given by representatives of the Wisconsin
Project. The Wisconsin Project team explained that the
report was created through the review of a wide range of open
source material. They also demonstrated how various
information could be researched and retrieved from the data
base. Positive feedback was provided by all in attendance
and it was agreed by the group that this new tool will
benefit government officials responsible for the review
license application and investigation of end user compliance.
2.) Apr 30- May 4 - ICP Instructor Training, Ankara. Five
member of UFT and three from IMMIB were provided instructor
training and overall familiarization with the new Turkish
version of the Internal Control Program. Each participant
was given classroom instruction, including practical
application in the next phase of the ICP project. All eight
successfully completed the training and will serve as key
contacts in the future deployment of the ICP to Turkish
industries.
C. Equipment Delivered During Reporting Period: None
D. Imminent Training or Equipment Status Update:
1.) June 2 - 9 - Turkish National Police Officers to attend
DOE RADACAD Training in Richland, WA.
2.) June 9 - 23 - Turkish Foreign Trade and Customs
Officials to attend UGA Export Control Academy in Athens GA.
3.) June 9 -17 - Turkish Customs Officers to attend
International Rail Interdiction Training Course, El Paso,
Texas.
4.) Jun/Jul - Delivery of ZVB Back Scatter Van to Turkish
Customs.
E. Significant Developments in Export Controls,
Nonproliferation, or Related Border Security: None
3. Future Activities
A. June 2 - 9 - Twenty-Four Turkish National Police Officers
to attend DOE RADACAD Training in Richland, WA.
B. June 9 - 23 - Two Turkish Foreign Trade and one Customs
official to attend UGA Export Control Academy in Athens GA.
C. Jun 9 -17 - Sixteen Turkish Customs officers to attend
International Rail Interdiction Training Course, El Paso,
Texas.
D. Jun 11- 12 - Visit by CBP Training Expert to develop
course of action to support development of Turkish Customs
Officer Academy.
E. Jun 18-21 - EXBS Advisor to attend EXBS Advisor
conference in Vienna.
F. Jul 8-14 - CBP to conduct Land Based Targeting and Risk
Management Course, Ankara.
G. Jul 20 - 28 - Twelve Turkish Customs Officers to attend
International Air Cargo Interdiction Training Course, New
York, NY.
H. Jul 30- Aug 4 - Twenty-Four Turkish Customs Officers to
attend DOE RADACAD Training in Richland, WA.
I. Sep 12 -22 - Eighteen Turkish Customs Officers to attend
International Sea Port Interdiction Training Course,
Charleston, SC.
4. Red Flag Issues: None
5. Contact Information for EXBS Adviser ) Kevin Lyon, phone
(90)(312) 457-7210, fax (90)(312) 468-4775, email
LyonK@state.gov. Please note: Embassy just completed new
phone system installation and phone extensions have changed.
Main Embassy phone number remains (90)(312)455-5555.
Visit Ankara's Classified Web Site at
http://www.state.sgov.gov/p/eur/ankara/
WILSON