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TURKISH PREMIER COMMENTS ON DEBT CRISIS, MILITARY OPERATIONS
Anadolu Agency
July 27, 2011
Turkey
Ankara, 27 July: Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan said
Wednesday that Turkey was fully prepared against a financial crisis
in Europe.
Speaking to reporters prior to his departure from Ankara's Esenboga
International Airport for Azerbaijan, Erdogan said that "there could
be a crisis in the West. However, we are prepared against an economic
crisis".
"In the past, I had stated that the economic crisis in Europe would
touch Turkey slightly. This time it seems like the crisis won't even
touch slightly. We are in a better position and are stronger compared
to the past. You need not be concerned about Turkey's economy,"
Erdogan stressed.
Touching on efforts for a new Constitution in Turkey, Erdogan said
that the Justice and Development (AK) Party officials began studies
which would eventually lead to a new Constitution.
Turkey's prime minister said on Wednesday that there were no
significant differences between the reports prepared by the Turkish
Interior Ministry and the General Staff after the recent terrorist
attack in southeastern Silvan town.
Speaking to reporters at Ankara's Esenboga Airport before departing
for Azerbaijan, Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan said
the General Staff had recently released a very detailed and thorough
statement on the Silvan attack, and therefore, there was no need to
make public another report by the Interior Ministry which was after
all not much different than the army's statement.
Erdogan said General Staff's statement consisted of explicit
expressions regarding the possible negligence in the attack, adding
that the legal progress of the matter would be monitored from now on.
On July 14, a total of 13 Turkish soldiers were killed and 7 others
were wounded in a clash with PKK terrorists in Silvan town of
southeastern Diyarbakir province. Turkish Armed Forces said seven
terrorists were killed in the clash.
Regarding plans to include police forces actively in the
counter-terrorism process, Erdogan said a study was needed to develop
new methods and to strengthen coordination between security forces
in such fight.
"However, our main goal is to conduct this process within the scope
of our National Unity & Brotherhood project, rather than with the
help of security forces," the prime minister said.
"As long as we see good intentions from the opposite side, we will
carry on with this process with an understanding of brotherhood.
However, if we see any bad intentions, neither us nor our citizens
can display any good will anymore," he added.
Commenting on the way Turkish media covers terrorism-related news,
Erdogan said several media organs tried to demoralize certain
institutions of Turkey and such stance was unacceptable.
The premier noted that it was impossible to understand media's support
to representatives of terrorism.
"We would like to see all media organs show a certain sensitivity
on this issue so that our country can achieve the national unity and
peace it has been yearning for as soon as possible," Erdogan said.
Erdogan said that they aimed to strengthen existing strategic
partnership with Azerbaijan.
Speaking to reporters prior to his departure from Ankara for
Azerbaijan, Erdogan said that he would travel to Azerbaijan at an
invitation by Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev.
Visits to Azerbaijan following elections in Turkey have become a
tradition. We continue this tradition by visiting Azerbaijan after
visiting the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) on July 20,
Erdogan said.
My visit to Azerbaijan will give us a chance to discuss bilateral
relations and comprehensive cooperation. We will have an opportunity
to exchange views on regional developments, Erdogan said.
We will also have a chance to affirm our position to resolve the
Upper Karabakh issue by peaceful means t hat respect the territorial
integrity of Azerbaijan, Erdogan said.
In our contacts with Azerbaijan, we encourage all steps to make
contacts between our peoples easier and greater including steps for
visa liberalization, Erdogan also said.
Anadolu Agency
July 27, 2011
Turkey
Ankara, 27 July: Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan said
Wednesday that Turkey was fully prepared against a financial crisis
in Europe.
Speaking to reporters prior to his departure from Ankara's Esenboga
International Airport for Azerbaijan, Erdogan said that "there could
be a crisis in the West. However, we are prepared against an economic
crisis".
"In the past, I had stated that the economic crisis in Europe would
touch Turkey slightly. This time it seems like the crisis won't even
touch slightly. We are in a better position and are stronger compared
to the past. You need not be concerned about Turkey's economy,"
Erdogan stressed.
Touching on efforts for a new Constitution in Turkey, Erdogan said
that the Justice and Development (AK) Party officials began studies
which would eventually lead to a new Constitution.
Turkey's prime minister said on Wednesday that there were no
significant differences between the reports prepared by the Turkish
Interior Ministry and the General Staff after the recent terrorist
attack in southeastern Silvan town.
Speaking to reporters at Ankara's Esenboga Airport before departing
for Azerbaijan, Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan said
the General Staff had recently released a very detailed and thorough
statement on the Silvan attack, and therefore, there was no need to
make public another report by the Interior Ministry which was after
all not much different than the army's statement.
Erdogan said General Staff's statement consisted of explicit
expressions regarding the possible negligence in the attack, adding
that the legal progress of the matter would be monitored from now on.
On July 14, a total of 13 Turkish soldiers were killed and 7 others
were wounded in a clash with PKK terrorists in Silvan town of
southeastern Diyarbakir province. Turkish Armed Forces said seven
terrorists were killed in the clash.
Regarding plans to include police forces actively in the
counter-terrorism process, Erdogan said a study was needed to develop
new methods and to strengthen coordination between security forces
in such fight.
"However, our main goal is to conduct this process within the scope
of our National Unity & Brotherhood project, rather than with the
help of security forces," the prime minister said.
"As long as we see good intentions from the opposite side, we will
carry on with this process with an understanding of brotherhood.
However, if we see any bad intentions, neither us nor our citizens
can display any good will anymore," he added.
Commenting on the way Turkish media covers terrorism-related news,
Erdogan said several media organs tried to demoralize certain
institutions of Turkey and such stance was unacceptable.
The premier noted that it was impossible to understand media's support
to representatives of terrorism.
"We would like to see all media organs show a certain sensitivity
on this issue so that our country can achieve the national unity and
peace it has been yearning for as soon as possible," Erdogan said.
Erdogan said that they aimed to strengthen existing strategic
partnership with Azerbaijan.
Speaking to reporters prior to his departure from Ankara for
Azerbaijan, Erdogan said that he would travel to Azerbaijan at an
invitation by Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev.
Visits to Azerbaijan following elections in Turkey have become a
tradition. We continue this tradition by visiting Azerbaijan after
visiting the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) on July 20,
Erdogan said.
My visit to Azerbaijan will give us a chance to discuss bilateral
relations and comprehensive cooperation. We will have an opportunity
to exchange views on regional developments, Erdogan said.
We will also have a chance to affirm our position to resolve the
Upper Karabakh issue by peaceful means t hat respect the territorial
integrity of Azerbaijan, Erdogan said.
In our contacts with Azerbaijan, we encourage all steps to make
contacts between our peoples easier and greater including steps for
visa liberalization, Erdogan also said.