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Turkish Press Review, 97-11-17
From: Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs <http://www.mfa.gov.tr>
CONTENTS
[01] TANER POSITIVE ON US MEETINGS
[02] "TURKEY IS SUITABLE FOR EU MEMBERSHIP"
[03] TURKISH CONSTRUCTION FIRMS IN CENTRAL ASIA
[04] MENZIR CALLS FOR INTERNATIONAL COLLABORATION ON BOSPHORUS
[05] TURKEY WORRIED BY HOLBROOKE'S INITIATIVES
[06] TURKISH SUBMARINE IN SOUTHEASTERN ASIA
[07] MODERNIZATION DRIVE BY TURKISH RAILROADS
[08] PLOT AGAINST PM YILMAZ
TURKISH PRESS REVIEW
DIRECTORATE GENERAL OF PRESS AND INFORMATION,OFFICE OF PRIME MINISTER
17.11.97
Summary of the political and economic news in the Turkish press this morning
[01] TANER POSITIVE ON US MEETINGS
State Minister Gunes taner, who has been in Washington, said that
he was pleased with the way meetings were progressing. Taner said
that he couldn't make a detailed announcement before the meetings
ended. Taner added that the purpose of the meetings was not the
signing of a standby agreement, but nevertheless in the event of
additional and satisfactory credit, they would not disregard the
possibility. /Cumhuriyet/
[02] "TURKEY IS SUITABLE FOR EU MEMBERSHIP"
Philippe Combescot, responsible for the Turkey desk of the
European Union (EU) Commission, said that Turkey, from every
standpoint, met the "eligibility" criteria regarding full EU
membership. Combescot said that if Turkey won IMF support, the EU
would extend financial support to Turkey. He added that Turkey should
solve its inflation problem as soon as possible. /Milliyet/
[03] TURKISH CONSTRUCTION FIRMS IN CENTRAL ASIA
Turkish constructions companies are competing with the world's
leading constructions companies in Kazakhistan. Almost 400 Turkish
firms are providing services worth $ 2 billion in Kazakhistan.
Turkish firms in Kazakhistan deal with tourism, construction, banking,
food and trade. The Turkish Okan Holding construction company had a
very large share in the construction of Kazakhistan's new capital,
Akmola. /Sabah/
[04] MENZIR CALLS FOR INTERNATIONAL COLLABORATION ON BOSPHORUS
Transportation Minister Necdet Menzir has called on the
international community to collaborate on resolving the dangers of
maritime traffic through the Bosphorus. He said an undersea railway
tunnel would be a responsible step taken not only for the sake of
Turkey but also for the whole world, the Anatolia news agency
reported. Menzir made his remarks in Vienna at the opening session of
a Transportation and Environment regional conference, organized by the
European Economic Commission with the collaboration of the United
Nations. "This planned tunnel cannot be compared with any other
project. The transportation of petroleum and other dangerous
materials creates massive potential danger for the residents of
Istanbul. Turkey must regulate maritime traffic in the Bosphorus and
the Dardanelles to reduce the risks to a minimum level. Turkey is
open to all offers of international cooperation to develop
alternatives."
[05] TURKEY WORRIED BY HOLBROOKE'S INITIATIVES
State Minister Responsible for Cyprus and EU Affairs, Sukru Sina
Gurel, said that moves by US President Bill Clinton's Special Cyprus
Envoy Richard Holbrooke may have adverse effects on efforts to find a
solution to the Cyprus issue. Foreign Ministry officials are also
worried that Holbrooke's initiatives "may not lead to any positive
results." /Cumhuriyet/
[06] TURKISH SUBMARINE IN SOUTHEASTERN ASIA
Turkey is trying to set itself up in the international submarine
market. In a move to find Southeastern Asian partners for joint
submarine production, Turkey will send the submarine "Preveze"
produced in the Golcuk Shipyards under German license to attend a
defense fair in Malaysia on December 2-7.
Following the visit, the Turkish submarine will participate in
joint military maneuvres staged by Turkey and Pakistan. On the eve of
the maneuvres, Pakistani Land Forces Commander General Cihangir
karamat will pay a visit to Ankara. /Cumhuriyet/
[07] MODERNIZATION DRIVE BY TURKISH RAILROADS
The Turkish Railroad Administartion is planning to invite
international bids for the purchase of 60 electrical locomotives for
$250 million. The purchase will be financed with foreign credits.
The locomotives should be delivered by the end of 1999. /Cumhuriyet/
[08] PLOT AGAINST PM YILMAZ
A bomb was found in the town of Arakli, in the province of
Trabzon, near the platform where Prime Minister Yilmaz was to deliver
a speech. President Demirel condemned the assassination plot.
According to specialists, the bomb was very simple and was probably
made by fundamentalists. A thorough investigtion has been initiated.
/All papers/
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