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Viewing cable 08STATE16583, TURKEY OPPOSES ICAO PLANS TO TRANSFER SAR

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Reference ID Created Released Classification Origin
08STATE16583 2008-02-19 19:47 2011-08-24 01:00 UNCLASSIFIED//FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY Secretary of State 
VZCZCXRO1690
PP RUEHDA
DE RUEHC #6583 0501949
ZNR UUUUU ZZH
P R 191947Z FEB 08
FM SECSTATE WASHDC
TO RUEHAK/AMEMBASSY ANKARA PRIORITY 2997
INFO RUEHTH/AMEMBASSY ATHENS 2311
RUEHLO/AMEMBASSY LONDON 5053
RUEHNC/AMEMBASSY NICOSIA 3314
RUEHDA/AMCONSUL ADANA 2411
RUEHIT/AMCONSUL ISTANBUL 1658
RUEHMT/AMCONSUL MONTREAL 6581
RHMCSUU/FAA NATIONAL HQ WASHINGTON DC
 
UNCLAS STATE 016583 
 
SIPDIS 
 
SENSITIVE 
SIPDIS 
MONTREAL FOR USICAO 
FAA FOR API 
 
E.O. 12958: N/A 
TAGS: EAIR ICAO AORC PREL CY TU
SUBJECT: TURKEY OPPOSES ICAO PLANS TO TRANSFER SAR 
RESPONSIBILITIES TO CYPRIOTS:  U.S. RESPONSE 
 
REF: ANKARA 279 
 
1. (U) This cable responds to Ref A's request for 
instructions. 
 
2. (SBU) Ref A sought Department instructions for responding 
to the Turkish government's request for U.S. support in 
opposing plans of the International Civil Aviation 
Organization (ICAO) to transfer Search and Rescue (SAR) 
responsibilities in the Cyprus area from a UK Rescue 
Coordination Center (RCC) to the Cypriot Government's RCC. 
Embassy Ankara is instructed to advise GOT MFA civil aviation 
officials that the USG will not be able to support their 
opposition to ICAO's transfer of responsibility. 
 
BACKGROUND 
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3. (U) ICAO makes operational decisions based on efficiency, 
safety, and security, while avoiding judgments on sovereignty 
and political issues.  Cyprus is an ICAO Contracting State 
with current responsibility for SAR in the surrounding 
airspace.  The area administered by Turkish Cypriots in 
Cyprus does not have standing in ICAO.  Furthermore, the USG 
recognizes the Republic of Cyprus and not the Turkish 
Republic of Northern Cyprus. 
RICE