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| Identifier: | 03ANKARA1801 |
|---|---|
| Wikileaks: | View 03ANKARA1801 at Wikileaks.org |
| Origin: | Embassy Ankara |
| Created: | 2003-03-20 16:29:00 |
| Classification: | CONFIDENTIAL |
| Tags: | PGOV PREL TU Iraq |
| Redacted: | This cable was not redacted by Wikileaks. |
This record is a partial extract of the original cable. The full text of the original cable is not available.
C O N F I D E N T I A L ANKARA 001801 SIPDIS E.O. 12958: DECL: 01/28/2012 TAGS: PGOV, PREL, TU, Iraq SUBJECT: TURKEY: PARLIAMENT PASSES RESOLUTION PERMITTING U.S. OVERFLIGHTS AND DEPLOYMENT OF TURKISH TROOPS TO IRAQ REF: ANKARA 1794 (U) Classified by DCM Robert S. Deutsch. Reason:1.5(b)(d). 1. (U) Anadolu Ajansi reports that Parliament on March 20 passed the AK government's resolution authorizing: (1) U.S. aircraft to overfly Turkish airspace for a period of six months "in line with principles and rules to be determined by Turkish authorities;" and (2) deployment of Turkish troops to northern Iraq. The resolution was approved by a 332-202 vote, with one abstention. The resolution enters into effect once it is published in the Official Gazette, either later this evening or on the morning of March 21; technically, overflights could begin immediately thereafter. 2. (C) Comment: as reported reftel, U.S. and Turkish military authorities are now discussing how to manage Turkish airspace -- including "points of entry/exit for U.S. aircraft, and desired corridors and routes." PEARSON
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