Identifier
Created
Classification
Origin
09ANKARA32
2009-01-08 16:58:00
CONFIDENTIAL
Embassy Ankara
Cable title:
TURKEY ON IRAN UNDP EXECUTIVE BOARD PRESIDENCY
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SIPDIS
DEPT FOR EUR/SE, IO/EDA CHARLES CHANG, AND NEA/IR VICTORIA
TAYLOR
E.O. 12958: DECL: 01/08/2019
TAGS: PREF IR UNAUS EAID TU
SUBJECT: TURKEY ON IRAN UNDP EXECUTIVE BOARD PRESIDENCY
REF: SECSTATE 01500
Classified By: POL Counselor Daniel O'Grady, reasons 1.4 (b,d)
C O N F I D E N T I A L ANKARA 000032
SIPDIS
DEPT FOR EUR/SE, IO/EDA CHARLES CHANG, AND NEA/IR VICTORIA
TAYLOR
E.O. 12958: DECL: 01/08/2019
TAGS: PREF IR UNAUS EAID TU
SUBJECT: TURKEY ON IRAN UNDP EXECUTIVE BOARD PRESIDENCY
REF: SECSTATE 01500
Classified By: POL Counselor Daniel O'Grady, reasons 1.4 (b,d)
1. (C) We delivered reftel points January to MFA Deputy
Director General for South Asia and Iranian Affairs Babur
Hizlan and, separately, to UN Affairs desk officer Turhan
Dilmac. (NOTE: MFA bilateral political directorates have
responsibility for country-specific UN decisions. END NOTE.)
Hizlan said he would consider our concerns but questioned
why a leadership role for Iran in UNDP would necessarily be
bad for the organization, given UNDP's particular mandate.
Hizlan inquired as to when the vote would actually take
place, if it is postponed from January 9, and if we had
soundings on other possible candidates.
2. (C) COMMENT: Hizlan did not rule out Turkey supporting us
on this issue, but appeared inclined to concede to Iran, with
which it has bigger headaches in the UN, namely sanctions.
Additional information on possible Executive Board president
alternatives would be useful. It should be noted that UNDP
head Kemal Dervis is a former Turkish Minister of Economy and
Member of Parliament. He is widely credited with
transforming the Turkish economy and is highly respected here.
Visit Ankara's Classified Web Site at
http://www.intelink.sgov.gov/wiki/Portal:Turk ey
Jeffrey
SIPDIS
DEPT FOR EUR/SE, IO/EDA CHARLES CHANG, AND NEA/IR VICTORIA
TAYLOR
E.O. 12958: DECL: 01/08/2019
TAGS: PREF IR UNAUS EAID TU
SUBJECT: TURKEY ON IRAN UNDP EXECUTIVE BOARD PRESIDENCY
REF: SECSTATE 01500
Classified By: POL Counselor Daniel O'Grady, reasons 1.4 (b,d)
1. (C) We delivered reftel points January to MFA Deputy
Director General for South Asia and Iranian Affairs Babur
Hizlan and, separately, to UN Affairs desk officer Turhan
Dilmac. (NOTE: MFA bilateral political directorates have
responsibility for country-specific UN decisions. END NOTE.)
Hizlan said he would consider our concerns but questioned
why a leadership role for Iran in UNDP would necessarily be
bad for the organization, given UNDP's particular mandate.
Hizlan inquired as to when the vote would actually take
place, if it is postponed from January 9, and if we had
soundings on other possible candidates.
2. (C) COMMENT: Hizlan did not rule out Turkey supporting us
on this issue, but appeared inclined to concede to Iran, with
which it has bigger headaches in the UN, namely sanctions.
Additional information on possible Executive Board president
alternatives would be useful. It should be noted that UNDP
head Kemal Dervis is a former Turkish Minister of Economy and
Member of Parliament. He is widely credited with
transforming the Turkish economy and is highly respected here.
Visit Ankara's Classified Web Site at
http://www.intelink.sgov.gov/wiki/Portal:Turk ey
Jeffrey