TRKNWS-L Turkish Press Review (may 24, 1995)

From: hristu@arcadia.harvard.edu (Dimitrios Hristu)

Subject: TRKNWS-L Turkish Press Review (may 24, 1995)

CONTENTS

  • [01] DEMIREL IN CHINA

  • [02] TURKISH ADMINISTRATOR IN SPD

  • [03] TURKEY HAS THE RIGHT TO VOTE

  • [04] SECRETARY-GENERAL OF THE UN TO TURKEY

  • [05] JUPPE: "WE ARE FOR GOOD RELATIONS WITH TURKEY"

  • [06] 13TH HISTORICAL TURKISH ARCHITECTURAL WEEK STARTS

  • [07] MOBILE TEAMS IN PURSUIT OF THE PKK

  • [08] MEXICAN MODEL

  • [09] FIRST AZERI-TURKISH JOINT OIL

  • [10] SOUTH AFRICA ON "RED" LIST

  • [11] MESSAGE OF THANKS FROM BAGRATYAN

  • [12] COOPERATION WITH BULGARIA AGAINST TERRORISM

  • [13] TURKEY A BRIDGE FOR CASPIAN OIL

    •

    WITH THE COMPLIMENT OF

    DIRECTORATE GENERAL OF PRESS AND INFORMATION

    TURKISH PRESS REVIEW

    MAY 24, 1995

    Summary of the political and economic news in the Turkish

    press this morning.

    [01] DEMIREL IN CHINA

    Chinese President Jiang Zemin and Finance Minister Liu Zhongli welcomed President Suleyman Demirel at the Beijin Capitol Airport where Turkish Ambassador to Beijin, Beyhan Ekinci was also present. After President Suleyman Demirel and his accompanying delegation arrived in Beijin, State Minister A.Baki Atac laid the foundation for a chewing gum factory as a first step taken by Turkish investors in China. The factory of the Baycan company will commence production in January 1996 at a rate of 120 tons daily. The gums will be sold not only in China but also in Southeast Asian countries, Indonesia, South-North Korea and Vietnam. The investment totals $14 million.

    On the first day of his visit, Demirel went to the Empire Palace in the "Forbidden City". Twenty-four emperors had lived in the palace the last being Emperor Pu Yi. President Demirel met with Chinese President Jiang Zemin at the National Congress in the afternoon. Zemin pointed out that Demirel's visit would help improve relations. Demirel said that the visit would contribute to world peace and bilateral relations, adding that he wanted the Republic of China, which is a permanent member of the UN Security Council, to help solve the problems of Bosnia- Herzegovina, Azerbaijan and Cyprus. Recalling that Turkish construction firms opened to the world, Demirel noted that Turkey was ready to cooperate with China. Following the meeting, agreements on preventetion of double taxation and cultural exchange for the period 1996-99 were signed. Foreign Minister Erdal Inonu met with his Chinese counterpart Qian Qichen. Demirel will visit the Wall of China today. /Sabah-Hurriyet/

    [02] TURKISH ADMINISTRATOR IN SPD

    Veli Yildirim who lives in Hannover, Germany was elected to the membership of the City Board of Directors of the German Social Democrat Party (SPD). While many Turkish citizens left the SPD because of its attitude towards Turkey, Yildirim chose to be elected by leaving his German rivals behind. He obtained 103 votes from 177 delegations. He stated that his aim was to change the party's policy towards foreigners. /Cumhuriyet/

    [03] TURKEY HAS THE RIGHT TO VOTE

    The Western European Union (WEU) Regulations Commission decided to recognize the right to vote for Turkey with the exception of some issues despite Greek ooposition. WEU Turkish Parliamentarians Group Chairman Sait Kemal Mimaroglu pointed out that if the said decision was ratified also at the WEU General Committee, then Turkey would have similar rights as those of full members. He recalled that they worked very hard for years to attain this success. /Sabah/

    [04] SECRETARY-GENERAL OF THE UN TO TURKEY

    Secretary-General of the United Nations will pay an official visit to Turkey as the guest of President Suleyman Demirel between 16-20 July. Within the framework of the visit, he will hold bilateral meetings in Ankara and Istanbul. /Milliyet/

    [05] JUPPE: "WE ARE FOR GOOD RELATIONS WITH TURKEY"

    Prime Minister of France, Alain Juppe pointed out that cooperation should be improved with Turkey, North African and Middle East countries to enforce the struggle against fanaticism.

    Yesterday, Juppe onnounced the new government programme. In his speech in parliament Juppe said that if Turkey, and North African and Middle East countries would be more close to Europe, it would help prevent fanaticim and ensure stability in the Mediterranean.

    On the other hand, there was a conference under the title of "European Union and Turkey Relations" at the Gazi University in Ankara. In his speech at the conference, French Ambassador to Ankara, Francois Dopffer said that Turkey's exclusion from Europe would a "horrible" mistake both for Europe and Turkey. He added that Europe tried to maintain peaceful and stable relations with Islamic countries; thus, ensuring good relations with Turkey would be to the benefit of Europe.

    Dopffer noted that inclusive of Greece, 15 European countries would like to improve their relations with Turkey. French Ambassador added: "This was a determined decision that we have taken in spite of the stand of the European Parliamentary".

    In reply to a query Francois Dopffer said that Europe believed that Turkey was in her right to struggle against terrorism, taking both political and military measures. /Cumhuriyet-Milliyet/

    [06] 13TH HISTORICAL TURKISH ARCHITECTURAL WEEK STARTS

    The 13th Historical Turkish Architectural Week organized by Historical Architectural Foundation of Turkey will be held between 25 May-5 June in Istanbul and Sanliurfa. /Milliyet/

    [07] MOBILE TEAMS IN PURSUIT OF THE PKK

    Mobile teams have undertaken measures in order to prevent infiltration of PKK terrorists into Turkey. Units along the border are being reinforced with teams crossing the border when necessary to carry out operations. Meanwhile the Foreign Ministry has denied reports to the effect that the Turkish Armed Forces have once again entered the Northern Iraq.

    [08] MEXICAN MODEL

    It has been ascertained that the security model being implemented on the US-Mexico border was on the agenda in Ankara. Electronical measures used by the US in order to stop Mexican fugitives are being considered for use also against the PKK. It has been stated that Washington has promised support to Turkey in the event Ankara approves this model. /Hurriyet/

    [09] FIRST AZERI-TURKISH JOINT OIL

    "ANSAD Oil Company" established in 1993 jointly by the Azeri Oil Company NEFT and Atilla Dogan Joint Stock Company has begun the construction of a new oil well at Hilli oil beds of the Neftcala province of Baku, famous for its rich oil reserves. This will be the first crude oil production of Turco-Azeri Co. Oguz Capan, Head of the ANSAD Oil Company said that 3,000 tons of oil would be produced from this oil well which would be pumped from a depth of 1,500 metres and that four new oil wells would be constructed before the end of the year. Stating that ANSAD was planning to produce approximately 20 thousand barrels of oil from five oil wells to be constructed before the end of the year, Capan said that ten oil depots were being prepared in order to store the first three months' oil production. Natik Aliyev, Azeri Oil Minister said that 51 % of the oil to be drilled from these oil wells belonged to Baku and 49 % of it to the Turkish partner which has made an investment of $2.5 million up to now. He added that the Turkish side was giving support to the immigrants in Azerbaijan with the income derived from oil. /Hurriyet/

    [10] SOUTH AFRICA ON "RED" LIST

    Ambassador Nurettin Nurkan, Foreign Ministry Deputy Spokesman, said that the Republic of South Africa has been taken on the "red" list and he disclosed that new military equipment would not be purchased from this country. Nurkan noted in his written statement that the decision to include South Africa on the "red" list was due to the amrs embargo imposed on Turkey by this country. /Cumhuriyet/

    [11] MESSAGE OF THANKS FROM BAGRATYAN

    Signals on the softening of Turco-Armenian relations are increasing day by day. It has been ascertained that Armenian Prime Minister Hirant Bagratyan has sent a message on April 29 to Prime Minister Tansu Ciller while flying over Turkish air space. Armenian Prime Minister relayed his good wishes to Prime Minister Ciller and conveyed his thanks on the reopening of the H-50 air corridor which is very important for his country in regard to air transport links with Western countries. /Cumhuriyet/

    [12] COOPERATION WITH BULGARIA AGAINST TERRORISM

    Interior Minister Nahit Mentese, who was in Sofia as the official guest of his Bulgarian counterpart Lubomir Nacev, said that Turkey has the support of the Bulgarian government in the struggle against terrorism. Mentese said that very positive contacts had been made in Bulgaria, adding that the agreement signed in 1992 relevant to the struggle against terrorism, drug smuggling and organized crimes was being implemented successfully. Mentese went on to say that he had the complete support of Lubomir Nacev, and Bulgarian Prime Minister Jan Videnov. Mentese also said that new arrangements would be made following consultations between experts. /Cumhuriyet/

    [13] TURKEY A BRIDGE FOR CASPIAN OIL

    Speaking at the opening of the "International Caspian Oil-Gas '95 Fair" in Baku, Turkish Minister of Energy Veysel Atasoy said that Turkey was a bridge in the transport of oil and gas from the Turkish-Speaking Republics of Central Asia to Europe. Atasoy also stressed that Turkey was one of the most attractive markets with her rapidly growing requirements for oil and natural gas, saying that Turkey will need over 30 million tons of oil and approximately 20 billion cubic metres of natural gas yearly in the 2000s and that these figures will increase in the following years. Atasoy said that oil and natural gas, which Turkey was in need of, were targetted to be provided after the completion of projects carried out in neighbouring brotherly countries. Atasoy said: "The project of the consortium consisted of big Western companies and Turkish Petroleum Company (TPAO) for developing Azeri, Cirak and Gunesli deep water areas of the Caspian Sea is one of the biggest projects within the oil and gas projects of the Commonwealth of Independent States in regard to investment, development plan and strategical importance. It is also important from the point of its being the first oil to be supplied to Western countries." Atasoy added that negotiations for the big "Sah Sea Project" were also underway between TPAO, BP and Statoil. It is Turkey's belief that a portion of the country's needs in way of crude oil and natural gas will be supplied by this project." /Cumhuriyet/

    END

    HTML by the HR-Net Group / Hellenic Resources Institute
    news2html v2.09c run on Wednesday, 24 May 1995 - 22:24:48