ISTANBUL EXPORT CONTROL CONFERENCE -- GOI'S

UNCLAS JAKARTA 000795 SIPDIS DEPT FOR EAP, EAP/MTS, EAP/MLS, EAP/RSP, EUR, EUR/SE E.O. 12958: N/A TAGS: ETTC KSTC PARM PREL TU ID SUBJECT: ISTANBUL EXPORT CONTROL CONFERENCE -- GOI'S INVITATION REF: STATE 45674 ¶1. (U) SUMMARY: Dep/Pol/C has provided the GOI with the invitation letter to the Tenth International Export Control Conference slated to take place in Istanbul in late June. Mission urged that the GOI participate. GOI interlocutors said they would liaise with interagency colleagues to determine whether Indonesia plans to participate. END SUMMARY. ¶2. (U) Mission has informed the GOI of the upcoming conference in Turkey and urged Indonesia's participation. Dep/Pol/C provided a copy of the invitation in reftel to Desra Percaya, Director of International Security and Disarmament Affairs, and to Cicilia Rusdiharini, Deputy Director for North American Affairs at the Department of Foreign Affairs (DEPLU). We noted that the conference will be con-sponsored by the Turkish government. ¶3. (U) GOI interlocutors said they would review conference details and liaise with interagency colleagues to determine whether Indonesia would send representatives. Mission underscored that the conference was focused on supporting a constructive dialogue regarding export controls and would provide an assessment of the sort of export control assistance available. Delegates would discuss such matters as strategic trade control-related initiatives as well as policy, licensing and enforcement issues. ¶4. (U) Mission contacts report they will confirm GOI interest and if able, provide the names of their three delegates in advance of the May 27, 2009, deadline. HUME