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GERMAN PRESIDENT TELLS TURKISH MPS ABOUT THREATS AGAINST WORLD PEACE
Anadolu Agency
Oct 19 2010
Turkey
Ankara, 19 October: German President Christian Wulff became the 33rd
foreign statesman addressing the Turkish parliament.
President Wulff, who is currently in Ankara on a state visit, addressed
Turkish law makers after meeting with the Deputy Speaker of parliament,
Nevzat Pakdil.
During his 20-minute speech, President Wulff referred to several
issues concerning both Turkey and Germany.
German President has called for "close cooperation" with Turkey on
issues that posed new threats against the world peace.
"Terrorism, asymmetric threat posed by militant and extremist groups
as well as the proliferation of nuclear weapons are risking global
peace. As Turkey and Germany we need to engage in a very close
cooperation to solve these problems," Christian Wulff told Turkish
law makers, addressing the Turkish parliament in capital Ankara as
part of his formal visit in Turkey.
Wulff said Turkey's invitation on a visit to the country is a testament
to the close and intense relations between Turkey and Germany, adding
that he had paid his third formal visit to Turkey since he assumed
the presidential post.
"Our relations are deeply-rooted and they have always been a richness
in the development of our nations. In many fields such as economy,
politics and science we have very close relations," he said.
Wulff said the relations between the two countries had taken a turn
for a unique course of development, adding that Germany had become
the top European country to host the biggest number of Turks.
The German president said his country had been the most important
partner for Turkey for a long time, noting that Germany was the biggest
market for Turkish exports and the second largest importer for Turkey.
Stating that Turkey and Germany was two important allies of NATO,
Wulff said, "As allies we are responsible for each other. During the
decades of the Cold War Turkey specifically made contributions to
maintaining freedom and security in Europe. Turkey's share is also
big in the reunification of my country."
Touching on the Cyprus issue, Wulff underlined that the problem
should be settled which he said would lead not only to the economic
development of the island but also to good neighbourhood relations
in the region.
"Germany is following Turkey's efforts to maintain good relations with
its neighbours. We do support the normalization of relations between
Turkey and Armenia. An open border gate in a common future and in
an environment where disputed issues were not neglected will offer
a very important contribution to stability in the region," Wulff said.
From: A. Papazian
Anadolu Agency
Oct 19 2010
Turkey
Ankara, 19 October: German President Christian Wulff became the 33rd
foreign statesman addressing the Turkish parliament.
President Wulff, who is currently in Ankara on a state visit, addressed
Turkish law makers after meeting with the Deputy Speaker of parliament,
Nevzat Pakdil.
During his 20-minute speech, President Wulff referred to several
issues concerning both Turkey and Germany.
German President has called for "close cooperation" with Turkey on
issues that posed new threats against the world peace.
"Terrorism, asymmetric threat posed by militant and extremist groups
as well as the proliferation of nuclear weapons are risking global
peace. As Turkey and Germany we need to engage in a very close
cooperation to solve these problems," Christian Wulff told Turkish
law makers, addressing the Turkish parliament in capital Ankara as
part of his formal visit in Turkey.
Wulff said Turkey's invitation on a visit to the country is a testament
to the close and intense relations between Turkey and Germany, adding
that he had paid his third formal visit to Turkey since he assumed
the presidential post.
"Our relations are deeply-rooted and they have always been a richness
in the development of our nations. In many fields such as economy,
politics and science we have very close relations," he said.
Wulff said the relations between the two countries had taken a turn
for a unique course of development, adding that Germany had become
the top European country to host the biggest number of Turks.
The German president said his country had been the most important
partner for Turkey for a long time, noting that Germany was the biggest
market for Turkish exports and the second largest importer for Turkey.
Stating that Turkey and Germany was two important allies of NATO,
Wulff said, "As allies we are responsible for each other. During the
decades of the Cold War Turkey specifically made contributions to
maintaining freedom and security in Europe. Turkey's share is also
big in the reunification of my country."
Touching on the Cyprus issue, Wulff underlined that the problem
should be settled which he said would lead not only to the economic
development of the island but also to good neighbourhood relations
in the region.
"Germany is following Turkey's efforts to maintain good relations with
its neighbours. We do support the normalization of relations between
Turkey and Armenia. An open border gate in a common future and in
an environment where disputed issues were not neglected will offer
a very important contribution to stability in the region," Wulff said.
From: A. Papazian