DAVUTOGLU TO BE HONORED WITH WOODROW WILSON AWARD
Tert.am
15:15 â~@¢ 25.03.10
A US think tank decided on Wednesday to honor the Turkish foreign
minister with an award, reports The Journal of Turkish Weekly.
Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars of the US Smithsonian
Institution decided to present "Woodrow Wilson Award for Public
Service" to Turkey's Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu, a center
statement said.
Furthermore, the think tank will present the "Woodrow Wilson Award
for Corporate Citizenship" to Ferit Å~^ahenk, the chair of Turkey's
DoguÅ~_ Holding.
The statement of the center said Davutoglu had catalyzed the
development of Turkey's foreign relations, elevating its position
in international discussions since he became the foreign minister
of Turkey.
"He has advocated strengthening relations with Turkey's hinterland,
increasing its importance in the region and throughout the world.
Combined with a keen understanding of the importance of embracing
Eastern and Western traditions, his achievements as foreign minister
have earned him considerable reputation," the statement said.
This will be the first time two Turkish dignitaries will receive the
Woodrow Wilson Awards.
Tert.am
15:15 â~@¢ 25.03.10
A US think tank decided on Wednesday to honor the Turkish foreign
minister with an award, reports The Journal of Turkish Weekly.
Woodrow Wilson International Center for Scholars of the US Smithsonian
Institution decided to present "Woodrow Wilson Award for Public
Service" to Turkey's Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu, a center
statement said.
Furthermore, the think tank will present the "Woodrow Wilson Award
for Corporate Citizenship" to Ferit Å~^ahenk, the chair of Turkey's
DoguÅ~_ Holding.
The statement of the center said Davutoglu had catalyzed the
development of Turkey's foreign relations, elevating its position
in international discussions since he became the foreign minister
of Turkey.
"He has advocated strengthening relations with Turkey's hinterland,
increasing its importance in the region and throughout the world.
Combined with a keen understanding of the importance of embracing
Eastern and Western traditions, his achievements as foreign minister
have earned him considerable reputation," the statement said.
This will be the first time two Turkish dignitaries will receive the
Woodrow Wilson Awards.