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UNCLAS ANKARA 001130 
 
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 ADVISOR'S MONTHLY REPORT- (APR 2007) 
 
REF: 2004 STATE 146478 
 
¶1.  Summary:  The Wisconsin Project Team provided a 
presentation on their open source database to Government of 
Turkey (GOT) representatives.  The database will assist GOT 
officials to process export licenses and investigate suspect 
companies/individuals.  Department of Commerce contractors 
completed training of Internal Control Program (ICP) 
instructors; these instructors will serve as key contacts 
during the upcoming deployment of ICP software to Turkish 
businesses.  Continued coordination to prepare the Turkish 
National Police and Customs officials to participate in US 
training events.  End Summary. 
 
¶2.  Completed Actions for the Reporting Period 
 
¶A.  Site Assessment and Meetings During Recent Reporting 
Period: 
 
1.)  Apr 18 - EXBS Advisor met with Customs International 
Director General Riza Mehmet Korkmaz to review upcoming 
cooperation activities and proposed schedules.  EXBS Advisor 
presented a proposal for Turkish Custom participation in 
CBP's International Rail Interdiction Training (IRIT) and 
International Air Cargo Interdiction Training (IACIT); also 
discussed was a Targeting and Risk Management Workshop to be 
held in July, focusing on truck and vehicle traffic. 
Finally, EXBS Advisor proposed the visit of a senior CBP 
training expert to begin investigating areas of cooperation 
between the U.S. and Turkey in the development of the new 
Turkish Customs training academy.  Korkmaz expressed 
appreciation and support for the proposed engagement. 
 
2.)  Apr 19 -  EXBS Advisor met with Undersecretariat of 
Foreign Trade (UFT) Agreements Department Head Ziya 
Demirduzen to review the progress of the ICP project and to 
prepare for the upcoming ICP instructor training.  According 
to Demirduzen, UFT has been in contact with the local 
contractor, Docuart, and all preparations are being completed 
for the training.  Demirduzen added that participants for the 
training will come from not only UFT but also from Istanbul 
Mineral and Metal Association (IMMIB).  This diverse group 
should be able to fully support a rapid deployment of the 
ICP.  Demirduzen inquired into the possible participation of 
GOT officials at the UGA Center of International Trade and 
Security Academy.  According to Demirduzen this training, 
which was outlined at the recent Export Control Symposium, 
would be beneficial for UFT officials engaged in revising 
Turkish export laws.  EXBS Advisor offered to try to obtain 
additional information and seats in the course. 
 
3.)  Apr 26 - EXBS Advisor met with Customs Enforcement 
Deputy Director General Mehmet Guzel to discuss proposed 
training opportunities for Turkish Customs officials with 
Customs and Border Protection (CBP) and DOE.  EXBS Advisor 
continued coordination of Turkish Customs participation in 
the International Rail Interdiction Training in June and the 
planned land-based Targeting and Risk Management workshop in 
July.  EXBS Advisor also proposed Turkish Customs 
participation in an upcoming DOE Radiation Interdiction 
Training in late July or early August. He provided additional 
information on the upcoming visit of a CBP training expert in 
June to discuss areas of cooperation in the development of 
the Turkish Customs training academy.  Finally, Guzel 
reviewed recent significant activities by Customs Enforcement. 
 
¶B.  Training Conducted During Reporting Period: 
 
1.)  Apr 25 -  Wisconsin Risk Report Presentation. Twelve 
members representing Turkish MFA, UFT, Turkish Atomic Energy 
Authority (TAEK), Ministry of Defense and Customs attended 
the presentation given by representatives of the Wisconsin 
Project.  The Wisconsin Project team explained that the 
report was created through the review of a wide range of open 
source material. They also demonstrated how various 
information could be researched and retrieved from the data 
base.  Positive feedback was provided by all in attendance 
and it was agreed by the group that this new tool will 
benefit government officials responsible for the review 
license application and investigation of end user compliance. 
 
2.)  Apr 30- May 4 - ICP Instructor Training, Ankara.  Five 
member of UFT and three from IMMIB were provided instructor 
training and overall familiarization with the new Turkish 
version of the Internal Control Program.  Each participant 
was given classroom instruction, including practical 
application in the next phase of the ICP project.  All eight 
successfully completed the training and will serve as key 
contacts in the future deployment of the ICP to Turkish 
industries. 
 
¶C.  Equipment Delivered During Reporting Period: None 
 
¶D.  Imminent Training or Equipment Status Update: 
 
1.)  June 2 - 9 - Turkish National Police Officers to attend 
DOE RADACAD Training in Richland, WA. 
 
2.)  June 9 - 23 - Turkish Foreign Trade and Customs 
Officials to attend UGA Export Control Academy in Athens GA. 
 
3.)  June 9 -17 - Turkish Customs Officers to attend 
International Rail Interdiction Training Course, El Paso, 
Texas. 
 
4.)  Jun/Jul - Delivery of ZVB Back Scatter Van to Turkish 
Customs. 
 
¶E.  Significant Developments in Export Controls, 
Nonproliferation, or Related Border Security: None 
 
¶3.  Future Activities 
 
¶A.  June 2 - 9 - Twenty-Four Turkish National Police Officers 
to attend DOE RADACAD Training in Richland, WA. 
 
¶B.  June 9 - 23 - Two Turkish Foreign Trade and one Customs 
official to attend UGA Export Control Academy in Athens GA. 
 
¶C.  Jun 9 -17 - Sixteen Turkish Customs officers to attend 
International Rail Interdiction Training Course, El Paso, 
Texas. 
 
¶D.  Jun 11- 12 - Visit by CBP Training Expert to develop 
course of action to support development of Turkish Customs 
Officer Academy. 
 
¶E.  Jun 18-21 - EXBS Advisor to attend EXBS Advisor 
conference in Vienna. 
 
¶F.  Jul 8-14 - CBP to conduct Land Based Targeting and Risk 
Management Course, Ankara. 
 
¶G.  Jul 20 - 28 -  Twelve Turkish Customs Officers to attend 
International Air Cargo Interdiction Training Course, New 
York, NY. 
 
¶H.  Jul 30- Aug 4 - Twenty-Four Turkish Customs Officers to 
attend DOE RADACAD Training in Richland, WA. 
 
¶I.  Sep 12 -22 - Eighteen Turkish Customs Officers to attend 
International Sea Port Interdiction Training Course, 
Charleston, SC. 
 
¶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.  Please note: Embassy just completed new 
phone system installation and phone extensions have changed. 
Main Embassy phone number remains (90)(312)455-5555. 
 
Visit Ankara's Classified Web Site at 
http://www.state.sgov.gov/p/eur/ankara/ 
 
WILSON