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Turkish Press Review, 96-06-24

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From: Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs <http://www.mfa.gov.tr>


CONTENTS

  • [01] PRIME MINISTER YILMAZ RETURNS PLEASED FROM FLORENCE
  • [02] ARABS CALL ON TURKEY TO RECONSIDER ACCORD WITH ISRAEL
  • [03] PAPANDREOU DIES
  • [04] IRAN TAKES A STAND
  • [05] MORE BIG ISTANBUL MEETINGS PLANNED
  • [06] GREECE SAYS NO DIALOGUE WITH TURKEY
  • [07] MALAYSIA TO BUY TURKISH SUBMARINES
  • [08] WORLD BANK LENDS TURKEY $250 MILLION
  • [09] BRITISH TRADE MISSION VISITS TURKEY
  • [10] TERRORISTS ATTACKS LEAVE TOTAL SIX DEAD
  • [11] TURKEY TO SET UP OIL_GAS FIRM IN CHANNEL ISLANDS
  • [12] TOURIST NUMBERS GROWING

  • TURKISH PRESS REVIEW

    MONDAY JUNE 24, 1996

    Summary of the political and economic news in the Turkish press this morning

    [01] PRIME MINISTER YILMAZ RETURNS PLEASED FROM FLORENCE

    Prime Minister Mesut Yilmaz returned to Turkey yesterday pleased with the results of a meeting with EU leaders the previous day in Florence following a summit hosted by the Union's outgoing term president Italy. Clearly referring to the successful manner in which Greece has obstructed a Turkish presence at previous Union summits, Yilmaz told reporters his meeting in Florence was "an achievement in itself in our relations wiht the EU". Yilmaz also said he had given assurances to the European leaders at the meeting that even if the pro-Islamic and anti-European Welfare Party (RP) came to power in Turkey, the nature of Turkish democracy was such that it would not be able derail Ankara's drive for full integration with Europe.

    The meeting with Yilmaz was hosted by the prime ministers of Italy, Spain and Ireland, the"troika" of current, previous and next holders of the EU presidency, at the end of the EU's two-day summit in Florence. /All papers/

    [02] ARABS CALL ON TURKEY TO RECONSIDER ACCORD WITH ISRAEL

    Arab leaders yesterday called on Turkey to reconsider its military accord with Israel in order to avoid any move that would harm the security of Arab countries. Although referrring to Turkey by name, the Aarb leaders were careful to refrain from condemning Turkey in any way in this regard. "There are no steps (taken) against Turkey, but steps with Turkey to minimize or prevent any side effects on the security of the region" Egyptian Foreign Minister Amr Moussa told a news conference at the end of the summit, appearing to downplay the reference to Turkey in the final communique issued after the high level Arab gathering. The reference to Turkey in the final communique, after the two-day Arab summit, came despite opposition by Jordan to drop any direct reference to Ankara.

    Jordan, Israel's main friend in the region, stood up for Turkey during the summit and dismissed Damascus' concerns about the agreement. Jordan criticised Syria's support for Iran, which it accused of backing "terrorism". /All papers/

    [03] PAPANDREOU DIES

    Ankara did not begrudge its last respects to former Greek Prime Minister Andreas Papandreou, who died in the early hours of Sunday morning, despite his reputation for making anti-Turkism the mainstay of his political career and thus continually creating political headaches for Turkey. Sending a letter to Greek President Constantine Stephanopoulos hours after Papandreou's death, President Suleyman Demirel expressed sadness over the passing away of the former prime minister of Greece. Pointing out that he had the opportunity to meet Papandreou on numerous occasions, Demirel referred to the late politicians' contributions as a statesman to his own country" Demirel in concluding his message sent his condolences to the Papandreou family and the people of Greece.

    Prime Minister Mesut Yilmaz in a similar message to his Greek counterpart Costas Simitis also expressed his condolences, saying he had learned of Papandreou's death with "great sorrow". Foreign Minister Emre Gonensay, in a message to His Greek counterpart Theodoros Pangalos, also reflected similar sentiments and referred to Papandreou as "a distinguished personality of the Greek political scene". /All papers/

    [04] IRAN TAKES A STAND

    Iran has made it clear that it is against the military cooperation agreement between Turkey and Israel. Iranian Foreign Minister Ali Ekber Velayeti said over the weekend that the agreement was a betrayal of Turkey's moslem neighbour countries. He said that there could be no excuse for the way a country like Turkey had gone into an agreement w th Israel -purely for its own advantage.

    Turkish ambassador to Tehran Mithat Balkan has again stressed that Turkey has no ulterior motive, and that the agreement will not involve Turkey and Israel in action against any third country. /Cumhuriyet/

    [05] MORE BIG ISTANBUL MEETINGS PLANNED

    The shipping sector is planning a Habitat II type conference in Istanbul in June next year. The Baltic International Shipping Cooperation Organizat on (BIMCO) says that it wants to benefit from the oportunities coming from a big Istanbul conference. /Cumhuriyet/

    [06] GREECE SAYS NO DIALOGUE WITH TURKEY

    Greek Defence M n ster Gerasimos Arsenis sa d over the weekend that Greece was not planning any kind of dialogue with Turkey. He blamed Turkey for maintaining an obstinate attitude and added that while Turkey kept to this kind of attitude "it was impossible to have a dialogue." /Cumhuriyet/

    [07] MALAYSIA TO BUY TURKISH SUBMARINES

    Defence Minister Oltan Sungurlu left Turkey on Thursday to pay an official isit to Malaysia, the Anatolia news agency reported. Sungurlu informed the press at Ankara Esenboga Airport before leaving Turkey that Malaysia was going to buy two made-in-Turkey submarines.//

    [08] WORLD BANK LENDS TURKEY $250 MILLION

    The World Bank on Friday said it had approved two loans worth some $250 million to support road and bridge improvement and traffic safety projects. Its mission in Ankara said in a press release that the work, consisting a total of $389 million, will upgrade roads nationwide, improve driver education and strengthen the country's highways directorate. /All papers/

    [09] BRITISH TRADE MISSION VISITS TURKEY

    Eleven British companies will be represented on a trade mission to Turkey organized by the Wolverhampton Chamber of Commerce between June 24-28. The mission, which will be the fourth of its kind, is supported by Briatin's Department of Trade and Industry. /All papers/

    [10] TERRORISTS ATTACKS LEAVE TOTAL SIX DEAD

    A terrorist attack on a local TV station near Diyarbakir has left six dead and 13 wounded, the Anatolia news agency reported. Unidentified gunmen attacked the social centre of Soz TV, 10 kilometres from Diyarbakir, with hand grenades. The gunmen fled after the incident as forest guards present at the time of the attack retaliated.//

    [11] TURKEY TO SET UP OIL_GAS FIRM IN CHANNEL ISLANDS

    Turkey's state oil and gas pipeline concern, Botas, has been authorized by the government to set up an off-shore company for oil and gas trade, the Official Gazette said on Friday. It said the company, to be based in Jersey, a British Channel Island off the coast of France, would have a nominal capital of $500,000, more than half that belonging to Botas. The company is allowed to transfer up to $10 million from Turkey to carry out its investments, it said. The company will be involved in projects dealing with the production, refining, storage and trade of crude oil, natural gas and liquefied natural gas and their derivatives, it said.//

    [12] TOURIST NUMBERS GROWING

    According to sources in Antalya, there has already been a 90% increase in the number of tourists going to Antalya when compared to the same period last year. More and more foreign visitors are being seen in historical places and in the less frequented areas of the Antalya region. Income from tourism in and around Antalya is expected to grow to record levels. /Sabah/
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