US embassy cable - 04ANKARA2424

C O N F I D E N T I A L ANKARA 002424 
 
SIPDIS 
 
 
E.O. 12958: DECL: 04/29/2014 
TAGS: CY, PGOV, PREL, TU 
SUBJECT: TURKISH REACTION TO DRAFT UNSC PRESIDENTIAL 
STATEMENT ON CYPRUS 
 
REF: STATE 94941 
 
 
(U) Classified by Ambassador Eric Edelman, E.O> 12958, 
reasons 1.4 (b) and (d). 
 
 
1.  (C) Ambassador Edelman delivered reftel points to Turkish 
MFA U/S Ziyal on April 29.  The Ambassador emphasized that 
although the draft Statement is not perfect from Turkey's 
perspective, the Turks should not let that stand in the way 
of agreeing to a good statement.  The Ambassador specifically 
noted that the U.S. and UK are prepared to make follow-on 
statements referring to the European Council's April 26 
statement. 
 
 
2.  (C) Ziyal said that SRSG DeSoto and UK Ambassador 
Westmacott also discussed the draft Statement with him, and 
he spoke to FM Gul on the matter.  Gul expressed appreciation 
for U.S. efforts but hoped for more U.S. leadership than to 
simply follow the EU position.  Ziyal cited numerous problems 
with the draft, including its reference to the "people of 
Cyprus," all of which he said will cause significant problems 
in Ankara. 
 
 
3.  (C) Ziyal said the draft Statement will do more harm than 
good from the Turkish perspective.  He said the Turks 
preferred a short press statement expressing disappointment 
at the failure to take advantage of the opportunity on April 
24, and noting that the UNSC awaits the SYG's Report.  Ziyal 
said DeSoto and German PermRep Plueger agree with this 
approach. 
 
 
4.  (C) Deputy U/S Ilkin called Ambassador Edelman later on 
April 29 and noted that Turkish PermRep Pamir informed him 
that there is a dispute about inclusion in the Statement of 
any reference to referendum results.  Ilkin requests that the 
U.S. make a statement to the press referring to Turkish 
Cypriot approval of the referendum and calling for an end to 
their isolation. 
EDELMAN