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Viewing cable 07ANKARA2020, EXBS: TURKEY ADVISORS MONTHLY REPORT- (JUL 2007)

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Reference ID Created Released Classification Origin
07ANKARA2020 2007-08-08 05:14 2011-08-24 01:00 UNCLASSIFIED Embassy Ankara
VZCZCXRO4229
RR RUEHDBU
DE RUEHAK #2020/01 2200514
ZNR UUUUU ZZH
R 080514Z AUG 07
FM AMEMBASSY ANKARA
TO RUEHC/SECSTATE WASHDC 3300
RHEBAAA/DEPT OF ENERGY WASHINGTON DC
RUCPDOC/DEPT OF COMMERCE WASHDC
RULSJGA/COMDT COGARD
RUEAORC/US CUSTOMS AND BORDER PROTECTION WASHINGTON DC
INFO RUCNEXC/EXPORT CONTROL AND RELATED BORDER SECURITY
RUEUITH/ODC ANKARA TU
RUEKJCS/SECDEF WASHDC
RUEKJCS/JCS WASHDC
UNCLAS SECTION 01 OF 03 ANKARA 002020 
 
SIPDIS 
 
SIPDIS 
 
DEPT FOR NP/ECC- PVANSON, ACHURCH, NJOHANSON 
DEPT FOR EUR/ACE- DSILLIMAN, BHUNT, PMALIK 
DOE/NNSA- TPERRY, LPARKER, EDESCHLER 
CBP/INA- BWATTS, BPICKETT 
DOC FOR TCURTIN 
USCG FOR BGOLDEN 
 
E.O. 12958: N/A 
TAGS: ETTC KNNP KSTC MNUC PARM PREL TU
SUBJECT: EXBS: TURKEY ADVISORS MONTHLY REPORT- (JUL 2007) 
 
REF: A. 2004 STATE 146478 
 
     B. ANKARA 1941 
 
1.  Summary:  MFA notifies Embassy that final step in the 
entry-into-force of NP Cooperation Agreement depends on 
information concerning status of Peaceful Uses of Nuclear 
Energy Agreement.  Twenty-four Turkish Customs officials 
attend Targeting and Risk Management Workshop in Ankara. 
This workshop is followed by detailed meetings with Turkish 
Customs concerning Turkish Targeting and Risk Management 
procedures and areas of possible future cooperation are 
identified.  Finally, twelve Turkish Customs officials attend 
International Air Cargo Interdiction Training and Commodity 
Identification Training in New York. 
 
2.  Completed Actions for the Reporting Period 
 
A.  Site Assessment and Meetings During Recent Reporting 
Period 
 
1)  Jul 5 -   EXBS Advisor met with MFA Arms Control and 
Disarmament Head of Department Serhan Yigit to discuss 
current projects in Turkey, including Internal Control 
Program (ICP), Customs Training and Second Line of Defense 
(SLD). EXBS Advisor inquired as to the latest information 
concerning the NP Cooperation Agreement.  Yigit replied that 
he did not have any new information and has been instructed 
to wait until information was provided concerning the US 
status of the Peaceful Uses of Nuclear Energy Agreement 
before making further inquires on this Agreement.  EXBS 
Advisor expressed concern about the linking of these two 
Agreement and the potential slow down of activities it could 
cause.  Yigit, stated he understood the potential 
ramifications but was given his instructions.  EXBS Advisor 
explored possibility of granting a ZBV van which was already 
in Turkey for use by Turkish Customs.  EXBS Advisor stated 
that this one time grant could be done outside the NP 
Cooperation Agreement, if both countries agreed.  Yigit 
thought this could be possible, however he would need to 
review the grant document with appropriate offices.  Yigit 
added that he was hopeful that we could continue to find ways 
to cooperate while we await these other formalities, although 
everything will be much easier once we can place all the NP 
programs into full motion, including the delivery of 
equipment and the starting of the SLD upgrades.  EXBS Advisor 
agreed and then reviewed the activities that had occurred and 
will occur between US and Turkish Customs, both training and 
visits. 
 
2)  Jul 9 - 17 - US Customs and Border Protection Service 
conducted a Targeting and Risk Management Workshop for 24 
Turkish Customs officials in Ankara from July 9 - 13, 2007. 
The focus of the workshop was the targeting of shipments 
through a land border crossing.  Members of Turkish Customs 
Headquarters along with representatives from key border 
locations were in attendance at the workshop.  The course 
included a day of practical exercises at the inland clearance 
station in Ankara.  Initial feedback from those in attendance 
was that the information was very useful and will be valuable 
as Turkish Customs continues to develop and improve its 
targeting and risk management procedures.  Following the 
one-week workshop, CBP instructors conducted 2 days of 
meetings and discussions with members of Turkish Customs 
Headquarters operations and targeters to further discuss 
Turkish processes and explore possible areas of future 
cooperation.  Complete reporting of this event was reported 
via separate cable (ref b). 
 
3)  Jul 19-20 -  EXBS Advisor conducted departure briefing 
with Turkish Customs delegation traveling to the United 
States to participate in the International Air Cargo and 
Commodity Identification Training in New York, NY. 
 
4)  Jul 26 - EXBS Advisor met with Customs Enforcement Deputy 
Director General Mehmet Guzel to discuss recent cooperative 
events and update on future activities.  EXBS Advisor 
provided Guzel with an evaluation of the Targeting and Risk 
Management Workshop which was completed in Ankara and the 
 
ANKARA 00002020  002 OF 003 
 
 
suggested areas of future cooperation outlined by the CBP 
team prior to their departure.  Guzel stated that he had 
received several positive reports from the officials who 
attended the workshop who all felt the information presented 
and discussed was very beneficial.  Guzel added that close 
cooperation between the US and Turkey would be beneficial in 
improving the Turkish system and for sharing experiences with 
US counterparts.  EXBS Advisor then informed Guzel of an 
upcoming visit by DOE SLD personnel and their desire to meet 
to discuss proposed plan to replace currently installed 
portal monitors with newer, more dependable equipment.  Guzel 
welcomed the opportunity to meet to discuss this project. 
 
EXBS Advisor met with Custom EU and External Relations Deputy 
Director General Ihsan Kocer to review past events and 
upcoming cooperation activities and schedules.  EXBS Advisor 
provided a briefing on the significant findings of the 
Targeting and Risk Management Training and meetings completed 
earlier in the month.  EXBS Advisor noted that while the CBP 
delegation will make certain recommendations when they return 
to Washington, actual work towards achieving these goals 
still will require future planning and cooperation.  Kocer 
stated he supported all efforts which would improve Turkish 
Customs targeting abilities and looks forward to future 
cooperation in this area.  EXBS Advisor provided updated 
information concerning the Turkish Customs International Sea 
Port Interdiction Training (ISIT), Radiation Detection 
Training and Hazardous Material training.  EXBS Advisor added 
that DOE SLD personnel would be in Ankara to meet with 
National Police personnel.  They also desire to meet with 
Customs officials to discuss proposed plan to replace 
currently installed portal monitors with newer, more 
dependable equipment. Kocer expressed willingness to meet 
with them.  Kocer added that he will be attending the CSI 
Workshop in Arlington VA at the end of August. 
 
5)  Jul 30 - Aug 2 - EXBS Advisor accompanies DOE SLD team at 
meetings with Turkish National Police (TNP) and Turkish 
Customs.  SLD Team met with TNP to discuss future cooperation 
in the development of detection and response program for the 
TNP.  These meetings were a follow-up to meetings conducted 
between DOE and TNP in June in Washington DC.  SLD Team met 
with Turkish Customs to discuss proposal for replacement of 
the currently installed Ludlum monitors at selected border 
crossing with newer, more dependable equipment.  Details of 
these meetings will be reported septel. 
 
B.  Training Conducted During Reporting Period: 
 
1)  Jul 8-14 - CBP conducted Land Based Targeting and Risk 
Management Course, Ankara for twenty-four Turkish customs 
officials. 
 
2)  Jul 16-17 - CBP targeting experts conducted 
meetings/training with Turkish Customs HQ targeting experts. 
 
3)  Jul 20 - Aug 1 -  Twelve Turkish Customs Officers 
attended International Air Cargo Interdiction Training 
Course, New York, NY. 
 
C.  Equipment Delivered During Reporting Period: None 
 
D.  Imminent Training or Equipment Status Update: 
 
1)  Aug 25 - Sep 1- Twenty-Four Turkish Customs Officers to 
attend DOE RADACAD Training in Richland, WA. 
 
E.  Significant Developments in Export Controls, 
Nonproliferation, or Related Border Security: The selection 
process for the first EXBS Program Coordinator was completed. 
 Over 100 candidates applied for the position, with the 6 top 
finalists being interviewed for consideration.  A ranking of 
the finalists was completed on 25 July, with the position 
being offered to the top candidate on 31 July.  Post expects 
to have coordinator in place by the end of August. 
 
3.  Future Activities 
 
 
ANKARA 00002020  003 OF 003 
 
 
A.  Aug 25 - Sep 1- Twenty-Four Turkish Customs Officers to 
attend DOE RADACAD Training in Richland, WA. 
 
B.  Sep 10- 22 (Postponed) - Twenty- Four Turkish Officials 
to attend CBP HAZMAT Tech/First Responder Training, Harpers 
Ferry, WV. 
 
C.  Sep 12 -22  - Eighteen Turkish Customs Officers to attend 
International Sea Port Interdiction Training Course, 
Charleston, SC. 
 
D.  Sep 12 - 27 (proposed) - CBP Training Experts to conduct 
follow-on evaluation of Turkish Customs training development 
and course material.  This evaluation will include visits to 
actual Customs locations to match actual procedures with 
training provided. 
 
4.  Red Flag Issues: None 
 
5.  Contact Information for EXBS Adviser ) Kevin Lyon, phone 
(90)(312) 457-7210, fax (90)(312) 468-4775, email 
LyonK@state.gov. 
 
Visit Ankara's Classified Web Site at 
http://www.state.sgov.gov/p/eur/ankara/ 
 
MCELDOWNEY