Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
09ANKARA179
2009-02-04 15:53:00
CONFIDENTIAL
Embassy Ankara
Cable title:
TURKEY: PRE-NOTIFICATION OF U.S. DESIGNATION OF
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C O N F I D E N T I A L ANKARA 000179
SIPDIS
DEPARTMENT FOR EEB/ESC/TFS ERTEL AND EUR/PGI REASOR,
TREASURY FOR OIA YEN
E.O. 12958: DECL: 02/02/2019
TAGS: KTFN EFIN ECON PTER PINR TU IZ
SUBJECT: TURKEY: PRE-NOTIFICATION OF U.S. DESIGNATION OF
PJAK
REF: SECSTATE 9154
Classified By: Econ Counselor Dale Eppler for reasons 1.4 (b,d)
C O N F I D E N T I A L ANKARA 000179
SIPDIS
DEPARTMENT FOR EEB/ESC/TFS ERTEL AND EUR/PGI REASOR,
TREASURY FOR OIA YEN
E.O. 12958: DECL: 02/02/2019
TAGS: KTFN EFIN ECON PTER PINR TU IZ
SUBJECT: TURKEY: PRE-NOTIFICATION OF U.S. DESIGNATION OF
PJAK
REF: SECSTATE 9154
Classified By: Econ Counselor Dale Eppler for reasons 1.4 (b,d)
1. (C) We informed MFA Security Affairs Deputy Director
General Inan Ozyildiz and Security Affairs Office Director
Metin Ergin February 3 of the USG's intent to designate PJAK
as a Foreign Terrorist Organization (reftel). Ozyildiz said
the Government of Turkey supports this designation, which
will be "an asset" in the fight against terror. He added
that it is "obvious that PJAK cooperates with the PKK" and
the GOT would like to see a broad-based understanding and
condemnation of both groups by European countries.
Currently, there are "huge disparities" in how different
European countries deal with the PKK and PJAK. Ozyildiz
called the designation "another brick in the wall" that will
help cut funds and fight PJAK attacks in Iraq and Iran.
Positive Developments in Iraq Security
--------------
2. (C) Ozyildiz said Turkish relations with Kurdish Regional
Government officials continue to improve and he is seeing
increased willingness by Massoud Barzani to crack down on PKK
operations and funding. Ozyildiz sees the security situation
throughout Iraq improving, although there is still much work
to be done. In the near future, the GOT will open a
Consulate General in Basra, a Turkish university will open a
branch in Erbil, and the GOT is planning to expand its
presence with a trade office in Baghdad. Turkish ministers
are speaking with their Iraqi counterparts about joint
projects. There is a dearth of safe and reliable business
hotels in Iraq, but Ozyildiz has heard a Turkish firm is
planning to construct one in Erbil.
Visit Ankara's Classified Web Site at
http://www.intelink.sgov.gov/wiki/Portal:Turk ey
Jeffrey
SIPDIS
DEPARTMENT FOR EEB/ESC/TFS ERTEL AND EUR/PGI REASOR,
TREASURY FOR OIA YEN
E.O. 12958: DECL: 02/02/2019
TAGS: KTFN EFIN ECON PTER PINR TU IZ
SUBJECT: TURKEY: PRE-NOTIFICATION OF U.S. DESIGNATION OF
PJAK
REF: SECSTATE 9154
Classified By: Econ Counselor Dale Eppler for reasons 1.4 (b,d)
1. (C) We informed MFA Security Affairs Deputy Director
General Inan Ozyildiz and Security Affairs Office Director
Metin Ergin February 3 of the USG's intent to designate PJAK
as a Foreign Terrorist Organization (reftel). Ozyildiz said
the Government of Turkey supports this designation, which
will be "an asset" in the fight against terror. He added
that it is "obvious that PJAK cooperates with the PKK" and
the GOT would like to see a broad-based understanding and
condemnation of both groups by European countries.
Currently, there are "huge disparities" in how different
European countries deal with the PKK and PJAK. Ozyildiz
called the designation "another brick in the wall" that will
help cut funds and fight PJAK attacks in Iraq and Iran.
Positive Developments in Iraq Security
--------------
2. (C) Ozyildiz said Turkish relations with Kurdish Regional
Government officials continue to improve and he is seeing
increased willingness by Massoud Barzani to crack down on PKK
operations and funding. Ozyildiz sees the security situation
throughout Iraq improving, although there is still much work
to be done. In the near future, the GOT will open a
Consulate General in Basra, a Turkish university will open a
branch in Erbil, and the GOT is planning to expand its
presence with a trade office in Baghdad. Turkish ministers
are speaking with their Iraqi counterparts about joint
projects. There is a dearth of safe and reliable business
hotels in Iraq, but Ozyildiz has heard a Turkish firm is
planning to construct one in Erbil.
Visit Ankara's Classified Web Site at
http://www.intelink.sgov.gov/wiki/Portal:Turk ey
Jeffrey