Identifier
Created
Classification
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07STATE154199
2007-11-08 18:54:00
CONFIDENTIAL
Secretary of State
Cable title:
USG RESPONSE TO INTERAGENCY MISSION VISIT TO
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C O N F I D E N T I A L STATE 154199
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: DECL: 11/08/2017
TAGS: MARR MASS NATO PREL CY GR
SUBJECT: USG RESPONSE TO INTERAGENCY MISSION VISIT TO
CYPRUS
REF: A. ATHENS 2026 B. ATHENS 1058 AND PREVIOUS
Classified By: EUR: Matt Bryza for reasons 1.4 (b) and (d)
C O N F I D E N T I A L STATE 154199
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: DECL: 11/08/2017
TAGS: MARR MASS NATO PREL CY GR
SUBJECT: USG RESPONSE TO INTERAGENCY MISSION VISIT TO
CYPRUS
REF: A. ATHENS 2026 B. ATHENS 1058 AND PREVIOUS
Classified By: EUR: Matt Bryza for reasons 1.4 (b) and (d)
1. C) On October 2-4, an Interagency Team from Washington
visited Cyprus to survey construction and security of Greek
military installations being built to bring the Government of
Greece (GOG) into full compliance with its obligations to the
United States regarding U.S.-origin defense articles. Upon
its return, the delegation briefed State,s EUR and PM
bureaus that (1) the Government of Greece (GOG) had made
significantly more progress than expected in constructing
adjacent facilities; (2) GOG officials maintained a positive
tone and constructive approach and were receptive to
concerns and suggestions presented by the team; and (3) GOG
progress was indicative of a sincere attempt by the GOG to
comply fully with its obligations regarding U.S.-origin
defense articles.
2. (C) In light of the above factors and the GOG,s
commitment to resolve all outstanding issues as presented in
an exchange of letters (currently being drafted),the
Department has approved the transfer of Multiple Launch
Rocket Systems and howitzer spares to Greece.
3. (C) Given the positive tone and approach of the
verification visit, and provided the GOG confirms that all of
the pending issues identified in the exchange of notes being
drafted will be addressed in the manner outlined, the USG
will consider the matter notified to the U.S. Congress in
2004 (?) under Section 3 of the Arms Export Control Act to
have been fully and satisfactorily resolved. Washington will
work with Embassies Athens and Nicosia to confirm completion
of all outstanding issues.
4. (C) Per DSCA, timeline on the release of the requested
MLRS system is as follows:
Step 1: LOA Payment schedule will need to be rewritten and
LOA cleared for counter-signature: 10 days to 2 weeks from
release.
Step 2: LOA Agreed upon and signed by Greece: 2-3 months
Step 3: Contracting with Lockheed-Martin: 1 month
Step 4: Lockheed Martin preparation of MLRS assets: Time
undetermined.
Step 5: Delivery to freight forwarder and on to Greece.
(NOTE: DSCA has already completed Step 1 following Washington
decision, and will be notified to proceed with the
following steps. END NOTE)
5. (SBU) Department greatly appreciates Embassies Athens' and
Nicosia's efforts in resolving this longstanding irritant in
our bilateral relationship with Greece.
RICE
SIPDIS
SIPDIS
E.O. 12958: DECL: 11/08/2017
TAGS: MARR MASS NATO PREL CY GR
SUBJECT: USG RESPONSE TO INTERAGENCY MISSION VISIT TO
CYPRUS
REF: A. ATHENS 2026 B. ATHENS 1058 AND PREVIOUS
Classified By: EUR: Matt Bryza for reasons 1.4 (b) and (d)
1. C) On October 2-4, an Interagency Team from Washington
visited Cyprus to survey construction and security of Greek
military installations being built to bring the Government of
Greece (GOG) into full compliance with its obligations to the
United States regarding U.S.-origin defense articles. Upon
its return, the delegation briefed State,s EUR and PM
bureaus that (1) the Government of Greece (GOG) had made
significantly more progress than expected in constructing
adjacent facilities; (2) GOG officials maintained a positive
tone and constructive approach and were receptive to
concerns and suggestions presented by the team; and (3) GOG
progress was indicative of a sincere attempt by the GOG to
comply fully with its obligations regarding U.S.-origin
defense articles.
2. (C) In light of the above factors and the GOG,s
commitment to resolve all outstanding issues as presented in
an exchange of letters (currently being drafted),the
Department has approved the transfer of Multiple Launch
Rocket Systems and howitzer spares to Greece.
3. (C) Given the positive tone and approach of the
verification visit, and provided the GOG confirms that all of
the pending issues identified in the exchange of notes being
drafted will be addressed in the manner outlined, the USG
will consider the matter notified to the U.S. Congress in
2004 (?) under Section 3 of the Arms Export Control Act to
have been fully and satisfactorily resolved. Washington will
work with Embassies Athens and Nicosia to confirm completion
of all outstanding issues.
4. (C) Per DSCA, timeline on the release of the requested
MLRS system is as follows:
Step 1: LOA Payment schedule will need to be rewritten and
LOA cleared for counter-signature: 10 days to 2 weeks from
release.
Step 2: LOA Agreed upon and signed by Greece: 2-3 months
Step 3: Contracting with Lockheed-Martin: 1 month
Step 4: Lockheed Martin preparation of MLRS assets: Time
undetermined.
Step 5: Delivery to freight forwarder and on to Greece.
(NOTE: DSCA has already completed Step 1 following Washington
decision, and will be notified to proceed with the
following steps. END NOTE)
5. (SBU) Department greatly appreciates Embassies Athens' and
Nicosia's efforts in resolving this longstanding irritant in
our bilateral relationship with Greece.
RICE