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    Arinc: Turkey Must Be A Country That Resolves Disputes

    Anadolu Agency, Turkey
    Feb 9 2005

    Anadolu Agency: 2/9/2005

    ANKARA - Turkish Parliament Speaker Bulent Arinc has returned to
    Ankara after an official visit to Azerbaijan. He was the guest of
    Azerbaijani Parliament's Speaker Murtuz Alasgarov.

    In a press conference at Ankara's Esenboga Airport, Arinc said that
    he met and had discussions with the Azeri President Ilham Aliyev,
    Prime Minister Artur Rasizade and many Azeri officials.

    Arinc told reporters that his meeting with Azeri executives focused
    on the development of bilateral relations. "We especially discussed
    ways to make our relations better," remarked Arinc.

    Arinc indicated that Turkey is for the solution of the Upper Karabagh
    problem, a region under Armenian occupation. "We want Armenian tyranny
    which makes one million displaced, all Azeris, to end. We will work
    closely with Azerbaijan regarding this matter," expressed Arinc.

    Arinc went on to say that Turkey must be a dynamic country that
    resolves disputes, and capable of taking initiatives in its region.
    "The problems of Azerbaijan deserve assistance from Turkey. Our
    brothers expect a far more active international diplomacy from
    Turkey. Our historical mission and strength are all we need for an
    active political role," stated Arinc.

    Asked about his views on north of Iraq, Arinc elaborated that Turkey
    has drawn global attention to the demographic changes made in this
    region. "Undoubtedly, the elections in Iraq was full of wrong and
    unfair practices. We all know that the steps taken in Iraq to this
    day have not been helpful in the re-construction and democratization
    of Iraq," commented Arinc.

    In response to a question on the Israeli-Palestinian Summit in Sharm El
    Sheikh town of Egypt, Arinc replied that the election of Mahmood Abbas
    as the president of Palestine has been a very positive step towards
    the restoration of democracy in Palestine. "Abbas's election is a
    new chance for peace in the region. The establishment of a permanent
    peace in the Middle East will positively affect the whole world."

    Arinc added that an independent Palestine, whose recognized boundaries
    are secure, is what Turkey wishes to realize.
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