Diplomatic Cable | United States

[Jay]

Dışişleri Bakanlığı Ministry of Foreign Affairs​

AUTHENTIC COMMUNIQUE OF THE OFFICE OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS Security Clearance: Secure and Encrypted ŞİFRELEME KORUMASI: KAPLUĞA​

[Recipient]: Secretary of State < Odinson > [Sender]: Embassy of Türkiye Sweden< embassy.washington@mb.gov.tr > [Subject]: Confidential // Resale Request

Dear Mr. Adams, The Embassy of the Republic of Türkiye presents its compliments to Your Excellency and has the honor to recall the meeting held between Prime Minister Çiller and Ambassador Hawkins at the Çankaya Residence. During that exchange, the Prime Minister raised the matter of the possible sale of F-16 fighter aircraft and MH-60R helicopters to third parties as a means to generate revenue for the Turkish Government. In line with those discussions, the Government of the Republic of Türkiye wishes to convey its interest in proceeding with the sale of 120 F-16 aircraft. Within this framework, Türkiye is prepared to offer the United States preferential terms, allowing for the re-purchase of 40 to 80 of these aircraft at the agreed preferential price of $35,271,897 per aircraft. The Turkish Government intends to resell the remaining aircraft at a value of $50,000,000 per plane. In addition, we plan to sell the MH-60R at the value of $53,600,000.00 per helicopter. Türkiye emphasizes that it will consult closely with the Government of the United States prior to finalizing any such sale to third parties, in full recognition of the importance of our bilateral defense cooperation and legitimate security concerns expressed by Ambassador Hawkins. The Government of Türkiye is prepared to move forward with this plan and looks forward to the continued engagement of the United States in this matter. I avail myself of this opportunity to renew to Your Excellency the assurances of my highest consideration. Respectfully, Serdar Kılıç Ambassador of the Republic of Türkiye Embassy of the Republic of Türkiye 2525 Massachusetts Avenue NW Washington, D.C. 20008 Phone: +1 (202) 612-6700

 

[Odinson]

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OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE​

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ENCRYPTED MESSAGE​

TO: Serdar Kılıç, Ambassador of the Republic of Türkiye ( Jay )​

FROM: Luke Adams, Secretary of State of the United States of America

Ambassador Kılıç,

Thank you for reaching out to me. The United States is prepared to move forward with the acquisition of:
x40 F-16s at $35,271,897 per aircraft ($1,410,875,880)

Also, if your government is unable to find a buyer for the remaining F-16s, I can tentatively offer to buy the rest for the same price as above.

In regard to the MH-60R, the United States is prepared to make the following procurement offer:
x120 MH-60R at $40,000,000 per aircraft ($4,800,000,000)

I look forward to hearing back from you.

Best regards,

Luke Adams
Secretary of State
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[Jay]

Dışişleri Bakanlığı Ministry of Foreign Affairs​

AUTHENTIC COMMUNIQUE OF THE OFFICE OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS Security Clearance: Secure and Encrypted ŞİFRELEME KORUMASI: KAPLUĞA​

[Recipient]: Secretary of State < Odinson > [Sender]: Embassy of Türkiye Sweden< embassy.washington@mb.gov.tr > [Subject]: Confidential // Resale Request

Dear Mr. Adams, The Embassy of the Republic of Türkiye presents its compliments to Your Excellency and has the honor to receive your June 2007 Communication regarding the U.S. desire to purchase 40 F-16s with an option for the remaining aircrafts at the Prefered Price and 120 MH-60s at the Preferred Price. Thank you for your kind proposal. The Turkish Government finds it appropriate and in line with the spirit of the discussions between Ambassador Hawkins and Prime Minister Çiller. Please, at your convenience, find the following invoice attached below. Once payment has been received, the Turkish Government will deliver the purchased products to the United States. Respectfully, Serdar Kılıç Ambassador of the Republic of Türkiye Embassy of the Republic of Türkiye 2525 Massachusetts Avenue NW Washington, D.C. 20008 Phone: +1 (202) 612-6700

SECURED ATTACHMENT Secured and Encrypted​

Government of Türkye Payment for Surplus Military Equipment Date: June, 2007 Item Quantity Unit Price (USD) Total (USD) F-16C/D 40 $35,271,897 $1,410,875,880 MH-60R 120 $40,000,000 $4,800,000,000 TOTAL AMOUNT DUE: $6,210,875,880 Payment Information:​ Payment Method: Bank Transfer Bank Name: Turkiye Transaction ID: TRK2007-USX001

 

[Odinson]

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OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF STATE​

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ENCRYPTED MESSAGE​

TO: Serdar Kılıç, Ambassador of the Republic of Türkiye ( Jay )​

FROM: Luke Adams, Secretary of State of the United States of America

Ambassador Kılıç,

The United States has transferred the appropriate funds from the Treasury to Turkey. You may see the transfer here. At your earliest convivence, please respond with both of the Change of Ownership forms so that we can complete this transaction. If there are any complications, please get back to me as soon as possible and let me know. I look forward to your response.​

Best regards,

Luke Adams
Secretary of State
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[Jay]

Dışişleri Bakanlığı Ministry of Foreign Affairs​

AUTHENTIC COMMUNIQUE OF THE OFFICE OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS Security Clearance: Secure and Encrypted ŞİFRELEME KORUMASI: KAPLUĞA​

[Recipient]: Secretary of State < Odinson > [Sender]: Embassy of Türkiye, Washington D.C.< embassy.washington@mb.gov.tr > [Subject]: Confidential // Resale Request

Dear Mr. Adams, The Embassy of the Republic of Türkiye presents its compliments to Your Excellency and has the honor to receive your June 2007 Communication regarding the U.S. request for proof of ownership transfer. Please, at your convenience, find the following invoice forms attached below. If there are any complications, please get back to me as soon as possible and let me know. Respectfully, Serdar Kılıç Ambassador of the Republic of Türkiye Embassy of the Republic of Türkiye 2525 Massachusetts Avenue NW Washington, D.C. 20008 Phone: +1 (202) 612-6700

SECURED ATTACHMENT Secured and Encrypted​

Government of Türkye Receipts for Purchase Dense Products Date: June, 2007 Original Owner: Türkye Changed Owner: United States of America Transaction: F-16 C/D Transaction: MH-60R Transaction Internal Reference ID: TRKDEF2007-USX001 & TRKDEF2007-USX002

 

[Jay]

Dışişleri Bakanlığı Ministry of Foreign Affairs​

AUTHENTIC COMMUNIQUE OF THE OFFICE OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS Security Clearance: Secure and Encrypted ŞİFRELEME KORUMASI: KAPLUĞA​

[Recipient]: Secretary of State < Odinson > [Sender]: Embassy of Türkiye, Washington D.C.< embassy.washington@mb.gov.tr > [Subject]: Confidential // Resale Request

Dear Mr. Adams, The Embassy of the Republic of Türkiye presents its compliments and has the honor to submit this request for approval of the following transaction to the Federal Republic of Brazil. Please, at your convenience, find the following invoice forms attached below. The Turkish Government is prepared to move forward with the sale conditioned upon your Government's approval. If there are any complications, please get back to me as soon as possible and let me know. Respectfully, Serdar Kılıç Ambassador of the Republic of Türkiye Embassy of the Republic of Türkiye 2525 Massachusetts Avenue NW Washington, D.C. 20008 Phone: +1 (202) 612-6700

SECURED ATTACHMENT Secured and Encrypted​

Government of Türkye Receipts for Purchase Dense Products Date: June, 2007 Item Quantity Unit Price (USD) Total (USD) F-16 C/D Block 52 + Fighting Falcon 80 $50,000,000.00 $4,000,000,000 Sikorsky MH-60R Seahawk 24 $53,000,000.00 $1,272,000,000 TOTAL AMOUNT Expected: $5,272,000,000