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    TURKEY SEEKING PREFERENCES IN EUROPE, ARMENIAN EXPERT SAYS

    news.am
    Jan 20 2011
    Armenia

    The greater part of what Turkish officials say - from their appraisal
    of monuments in eastern Turkey to global plans of turning the country
    into a modern-day Ottoman Empire - has to do with the forthcoming
    parliamentary elections in the country, Alexander Iskandaryan,
    Director of the Institute of Caucasus, told NEWS.am, commenting on
    Turkish Premier Recep Erdogan's statement that Ankara is not going to
    beg the European Union (EU) to admit it. "No doubt, the statements are
    of election importance - and even more. They should be viewed in the
    context of Turkey's new policy of laying claims to a serious role in
    the region. The statements should not be regarded as threats to Europe,
    as Turkey, is trying to take the chance to get preferences in Europe,"
    the expert said.

    Iskandaryan voiced the opinion that it is not Turkey's struggle against
    Europe, but its attempt to fit into the existing system as a state
    capable of assisting the international community in resolving problems

    The EU is well aware of the forthcoming parliamentary elections in
    Turkey. European official are well aware of the aims Turkish officials
    are pursuing. "Cartes blanches are normally given before elections,
    and national authorities can easily work for the 'domestic markets',"
    the expert said.

    NEWS.am reminds readers that the Justice and Development Party, which
    came to power in Turkey in Nov. 2002, received 47% of votes in the
    July 2007 parliamentary elections and formed a one-party Government.




    From: A. Papazian
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