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    FIRST HATAY MEETING OF CIVILIZATIONS

    Anatolian Times, Turkey
    Sept 26 2005

    ANTAKYA - Turkish Armenians Patriarch Mesrob II stated today that
    the road to love, peace and brotherhood is only one.

    Mesrob was a guest speaker in a panel discussion titled "Contributions
    of Religions to Civilizations" organized as part of the First Hatay
    Meeting of Civilizations.

    "The city of Antakya has been the witness of countless historical
    events. There is only one road to peace and brotherhood. Despite such
    reality, our world today is full of disagreements, wars, international
    hatred campaigns and eye drops. Ask anyone and he will talk about
    love and peace," noted Mesrob II.

    Mesrob indicated that there is a lot of misunderstanding of Turkey and
    its people in foreign lands. "Turkey is not properly known in many
    countries. Most of the misunderstanding on Turkey is experienced by
    academicians and politicians," said Mesrob II.

    Mesrob II added that Turkey must continue to preserve its minorities
    and help them with their problems.

    Greek Orthodox Church Patriarch Bartholomew indicated in southern
    city of Hatay today that Turkey is a country with contemporary values,
    secular government and predominantly Muslim population.

    "Since the period of reforms during the Ottoman era, Turkey has been
    looking westward in shaping its future," said Bartholomew.

    The presence of our church in Turkey makes Turkey an important bridge
    between religions, civilizations and east and west, noted Bartholomew.

    According to Bartholomew, the Republic established by Kemal Ataturk
    has been a role model for many new states. "Turkey has the potential
    to become a role model for dialogue among religions," commented
    Bartholomew.

    Meanwhile, Pope Benedict XVI has sent a message to Hatay on the
    occasion of Meeting of Civilizations. The Pope said in his message that
    humans can get rich by noticing the permanent impact of multi-cultures.

    "The world of peace requires the cooperation of all humans," stressed
    the Pope.
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