IOC Air Policing Offer

[Jamie]

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To the Organising Committee of the Olympic Games in Turkey, (Jay )

On behalf of our delegation, I would like to extend our warmest congratulations on hosting the upcoming Olympic Games. We recognise the scale and importance of this occasion, and we wish you every success in delivering a safe and memorable event.

In the spirit of close cooperation and mutual support, we would like to offer our assistance should it be helpful to your security planning. In particular, we are able to contribute to regional air policing and airspace monitoring efforts, supporting the wider security framework surrounding the Games.

Please accept our best wishes for a successful and secure Olympic Games.

Kind Regards,
Lucy Hart
Culture & Media Secretary

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[Recipient]: Secretary of Culture and Media < Jamie > [Sender]: Embassy of Türkiye, London< asat.londra@msb.gov.tr > [Subject]: Confidential // RE: Olympic Security Support

Dear Ms. Hart, The Embassy of the Republic of Türkiye conveys its warm regards to Her Majesty's Government of the United Kingdom and reaffirms Prime Minister Çiller's message earlier this year to the United Kingdom. Thank you for your kind congratulations and for the generous offer of cooperation extended by your delegation. We are truly grateful for the warm spirit in which it has been conveyed. Türkiyeis deeply committed to ensuring that these Games are not only a celebration of athletic excellence, but also a demonstration of our capacity to host the world safely and with great hospitality. The security of athletes, delegations, and visitors from across the globe is our foremost priority, and we welcome the support of trusted partners in achieving this. With regard to your specific offer of assistance in regional air policing and airspace monitoring, the Olympic Committee received it with great appreciation. Our office has been asked to reach out to explore what your contribution would look like and how this contribution might best be integrated into the broader security framework we are developing. At present, the Turkish Air Force is preparing for its air policing operation and does not anticipate any lapse in capabilities. However, Prime Minister Çiller believes an opportunity for Turkish and British pilots to demonstrate their ability to cooperate would send a positive signal to both our populations. Please accept, Your Excellency, the assurances of our highest consideration. Respectfully, Colonel Hayrettin Koca 43 Belgrave Square, London, SW1X 8PA, United Kingdom Office of the Armed Forces Attaché T: +44 20 7235 6862 F: +44 20 7235 6886 E: asat.londra@msb.gov.tr