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Turkish Press Review, 97-09-25

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


CONTENTS

  • [01] US SUPPORT FOR CEM
  • [02] CEM: AGENDA 2000 DISTURBS TURKEY
  • [03] SEZGIN SLAMS RUSSIAN DELEGATION OVER S-300 MISSILES
  • [04] CROSS-BORDER MILITARY OPERATION
  • [05] PARRIS, TURKEY IS IMPORTANT FOR U.S.
  • [06] VOTE OF CONFIDENCE IN THE TURKISH ECONOMY
  • [07] HAZELNUT EXPORTS REACH ONE BILLION DOLLARS
  • [08] TURKEY-ISRAEL-US MANEUVRES POSTPONED
  • [09] PKK A BLOCK TO PEACE
  • [10] TURKEY BUYS FIVE NAVAL VESSELS FROM FRANCE
  • [11] EUROPEAN PACKING SUMMIT IN ISTANBUL
  • [12] ALLIANCE SHARES TO BE SOLD IN TURKEY

  • TURKISH PRESS REVIEW

    DIRECTORATE GENERAL OF PRESS AND INFORMATION,OFFICE OF PRIME MINISTER

    25.09.97

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

    [01] US SUPPORT FOR CEM

    Foreign Minister Ismail Cem, who is in the US to attend the UN 52nd term General Meeting, met with his American counterpart, Madeleine Albright. After the meeting Cem evaluated the meeting as "very fruitful" and added that he had expressed Turkey's anxiety on arms build-up in the East Mediterranean. /Sabah/

    [02] CEM: AGENDA 2000 DISTURBS TURKEY

    Conferring with EU Foreign Affairs Commisioner Hans Van Der Broek within the framework of his contacts at the UN General Assembly in New York, Cem said that "Turkey is disturbed by the Agenda 2000 report" prepared by the EU. Cem stressed that "if a full membership perspective is not given to Turkey at the Luzembourg summit, the Turkish people will loose interest in the drive for integration with Europe". Cem also warned the commissioner that the Greek Cypriot purchase of Russian-made S-300 missiles had complicated further the Cyprus problem. /All papers/

    [03] SEZGIN SLAMS RUSSIAN DELEGATION OVER S-300 MISSILES

    Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Ismet Sezgin slammed the visiting Russian military delegation for the possible transfer of S-300 missiles to the Greek Cypriots. Sezgin received a delegation of Russian officials visiting Ankara in connection with the International Defense Industry and Civil Aviation Fair (IDEF'97). The Turkish Defense Minister noted that Russian efforts to transfer the missiles to Southern Cyprus were not consistent with the deep-rooted friendship between Russia and Turkey. /Milliyet/

    [04] CROSS-BORDER MILITARY OPERATION

    The Turkish Armed Forces have initiated a cross-border operation in Northern Iraq against the PKK terrorist organization. Some ten thousand Turkish troops backed by F-16 and F-4 jet fighters are being deployed in the operation. /All papers/

    [05] PARRIS, TURKEY IS IMPORTANT FOR U.S.

    Mark Parris, new U.S. Ambassador to Turkey, said at the Senate Foreign Relations Commission that Turkey was important for America because of Turkey's efforts to integrate and cooperate with Europe for 70 years, copperation in Korea for 50 years, in the Gulf Crisis, in Somalia and Bosnia. He added that he would do his best to solve the Turkish-Greek problem and the Cyprus issue. /Hurriyet, Milliyet/

    [06] VOTE OF CONFIDENCE IN THE TURKISH ECONOMY

    The noted financial company Merril Lynch has praised the Turkish government for its successful economic policies and invited foreign entrepreneurs to invest in Turkey. In a report on Turkey, Merril Lynch predicts that 1998 will be much better for the Turkish economy than 1997. The report describes the Ylimaz government as "determined to implement the reforms" needed for the stability and prosperity of the country, and adds that the first moves undertaken by the cabinet were "hope-inspiring". /Sabah/

    [07] HAZELNUT EXPORTS REACH ONE BILLION DOLLARS

    The government has increased hazelnut prices, and now observers expect a boom in revenues from hazelnut exports. Hazelnut exports have become the fourth largest export revenue source for Turkey after tourism, textiles and the automotive sector. Sales to foreign countries for the last 19 days amount to $74 million - two times more than foreign sales realized last year. So far, hazelnut prices have been set by European brokers, but this year the government increased hazelnut prices to $427, eliminating the brokers' influence on price fluctuations. /Hurriyet/

    [08] TURKEY-ISRAEL-US MANEUVRES POSTPONED

    US Naval Forces Spokesman, Sergent Patrick Moore, announced yesterday that military maneuvres to be staged with the participation of Turkey, Israel and the US in November have been postponed for three months. Arab countries have voiced their concern that the exercises that were to be held in the eastern Mediterranean posed a threat to regional security. /Milliyet/

    [09] PKK A BLOCK TO PEACE

    In a new report on northern Iraq sent to the US Congress, President Clinton stresses that the major block to peace in the region is the terrorist PKK organization. Clinton notes that the PKK has actively resisted the efforts of UN sponsored peace forces stationed in northern Iraq. The PKK also seeks to undermine efforts to restore peace between the opposing Kurdish factions active in the area. /Milliyet/

    [10] TURKEY BUYS FIVE NAVAL VESSELS FROM FRANCE

    The Turkish Armed Forces have brought five French naval mine hunters to beef up the effectiveness of the navy. Although the vessels are not new, navy representatives say they are happy with the purchase, especially as "we got them for a good price." The agreement for the five Circe class minehunters was signed yesterday in Ankara. /Milliyet/

    [11] EUROPEAN PACKING SUMMIT IN ISTANBUL

    Representatives of the European packing industry will meet today in Istanbul. 250 delegates from 18 countries will attend the annual meeting of the European Cardboard Manufacturers' Association (ECMA) in Istanbul. Turkey will be represented by the Cardboard Packing Industrialists' Association (KASAD). /Hurriyet/

    [12] ALLIANCE SHARES TO BE SOLD IN TURKEY

    Shares of one of the leading management firms, Alliance Capital Management (ACM), will be sold in Turkey. An Eczacibasi Group subsidiary will conduct shares. General Director of ACM, H. Williams, will come to Turkey on 7 October to promote the share sales. /Cumhuriyet/

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