Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
07ANKARA1739
2007-07-09 08:01:00
CONFIDENTIAL
Embassy Ankara
Cable title:
DEPARTMENT RESPONSE TO GOT REGARDING US DFENSE
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C O N F I D E N T I A L ANKARA 001739
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: DECL: 07/08/2017
TAGS: PARM PREL CY GR TU
SUBJECT: DEPARTMENT RESPONSE TO GOT REGARDING US DFENSE
ARTICLES IN CYPRUS
REF: SECSTATE 88160
Classified By: AMBASSADOR ROSS WILSON FOR REASONS 1.4
(B) AND (D)
C O N F I D E N T I A L ANKARA 001739
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: DECL: 07/08/2017
TAGS: PARM PREL CY GR TU
SUBJECT: DEPARTMENT RESPONSE TO GOT REGARDING US DFENSE
ARTICLES IN CYPRUS
REF: SECSTATE 88160
Classified By: AMBASSADOR ROSS WILSON FOR REASONS 1.4
(B) AND (D)
1. (C) Ambassador delivered reftel points regarding US
defense articles in Cyprus to MFA Deputy U/S Haydar Berk on
July 6. Ambassador emphasized our desire to be transparent,
noted previous discussions with the Turkish General Staff on
the problem of Greek-supplied US defense articles in Cyprus
and EUR DAS Bryza's exchange with Berk on the matter in June,
and characterized the arrangements agreed upon with Greece as
positive.
2. (C) Berk expressed appreciation for the information, which
he undertook to pass on to appropriate civilian and military
authorities. He asked about the implementation period and
when Greece will come into compliance with its obligations
under US law. Ambassador said he will check with Washington
advise.
3. (C) Action: Post requests clarification that we can
provide to the Turks on the time line for implementation.
Visit Ankara's Classified Web Site at
http://www.state.sgov.gov/p/eur/ankara/
WILSON
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: DECL: 07/08/2017
TAGS: PARM PREL CY GR TU
SUBJECT: DEPARTMENT RESPONSE TO GOT REGARDING US DFENSE
ARTICLES IN CYPRUS
REF: SECSTATE 88160
Classified By: AMBASSADOR ROSS WILSON FOR REASONS 1.4
(B) AND (D)
1. (C) Ambassador delivered reftel points regarding US
defense articles in Cyprus to MFA Deputy U/S Haydar Berk on
July 6. Ambassador emphasized our desire to be transparent,
noted previous discussions with the Turkish General Staff on
the problem of Greek-supplied US defense articles in Cyprus
and EUR DAS Bryza's exchange with Berk on the matter in June,
and characterized the arrangements agreed upon with Greece as
positive.
2. (C) Berk expressed appreciation for the information, which
he undertook to pass on to appropriate civilian and military
authorities. He asked about the implementation period and
when Greece will come into compliance with its obligations
under US law. Ambassador said he will check with Washington
advise.
3. (C) Action: Post requests clarification that we can
provide to the Turks on the time line for implementation.
Visit Ankara's Classified Web Site at
http://www.state.sgov.gov/p/eur/ankara/
WILSON