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Turkish Press Review, 98-08-05
From: Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs <http://www.mfa.gov.tr>
05.08.98
Summary of the political and economic news in the Turkish press this morning
CONTENTS
[01] SCHRODER: "TURKEY SHOULD ENTER EU"
[02] FOREIGN CAPITAL INVESTMENT IN THRACE
[03] DIRECTOR GENERAL OF YAPI-KREDI BANK IN FCI EDUCATI0N COMMITTEE
[04] BAYINDIR-ASTRADI PARTNERSHIP FOR TUNNEL PROJECT
[05] TREASURY CONTROLS WORLD BANK CREDITS
[06] 1322 MISSILES FOR ATHENS
[07] PKK KILLS 15 SOLDIERS
[08] THY GETS ISO 9001 CERTIFICATE
[09] DENKTAS-CIZOV MEETING
[10] GOVERNMENT NAMES NEW MINISTERS
[11] SUPREME MILITARY COUNCIL MEETING
[12] CHESS OLYMPICS IN TURKEY
[01] SCHRODER: "TURKEY SHOULD ENTER EU"
Prime minister nominee from the Social Democrat Party (SPD) for
general elections to be held in Germany on 27 September, Gerhard
Schroder said in a statement prior to a two-day official visit to
the US, that he supported efforts being exerted for the
membership of Turkey in the European Union (EU). Schroder made a
statement to the Herald Tribune newspaper and said: "I support
Turkey's EU membership. However the EU should initially determine
a joint immigration policy, which arranges the residence and
working conditions for foreigners in EU member countries".
Schroder noted that Turkey should be connected to Europe from the
political and military standpoint and added that the EU door
should always be open to Turkey. /Milliyet/
[02] FOREIGN CAPITAL INVESTMENT IN THRACE
Thrace Free Zone (TFZ), described as a prestigious Turkish
project, will be completed soon. President Suleyman Demirel and
Prime Minister Mesut Yilmaz will attend ground breaking
ceremonies for the project on August 8. The first stages, with
the participation of big investors from Japan and Germany,
including the construction of administrative buildings and 15
plants are expected to be completed in six months. The President
of Sahinler Holding, Kemal Sahin kicking off project, stated that
the TZF is expected to create jobs for a hundred thousand people
and will mainly be used by small and medium-scale enterprises
dealing in textiles and ready-to-wear clothing. He added that
export oriented industries which do not pollute the environment
will also be invited to invest in the TFZ. /Sabah/
[03] DIRECTOR GENERAL OF YAPI-KREDI BANK IN FCI EDUCATI0N COMMITTEE
One of the oldest factoring chains in the world, FCI, has again
elected Rengin Ekmecioglu as chairman of the FCI Education
Committee in its annual meeting held in San Diego. Chairman of
the Factoring Education Committee Ekmekcioglu has been serving in
this capacity for the last three years. /Sabah/
[04] BAYINDIR-ASTRADI PARTNERSHIP FOR TUNNEL PROJECT
The Italian Astradi firm and Bayindir Holding will work together
for constructing a tunnel through the Mount Bolu, which will
reduce the length of the Istanbul-Ankara highway. The
partnership, which the two firms call a "joint-venture", has been
approved by Yasar Topcu, Minister for Public Works and Housing.
/Hurriyet/
[05] TREASURY CONTROLS WORLD BANK CREDITS
The control of credits extended by the World Bank within the
framework of assistance strategy to Turkey will be done by
officials from the Treasury. The World Bank will extend $1.5
billion in credits to Turkey over three years. Within this
context, a comprehensive training programme will be conducted for
Treasury controllers both in Turkey and in the US. /Milliyet/
[06] 1322 MISSILES FOR ATHENS
The US Administration has shown the 'green light' for the sale of
1322 Stinger missiles to Greece. According to information
furnished by the US Defense Department, the value of the sale
totals $150 million. In addition to Stinger missiles, there are
also 188 launchers and supporting equipment. A written statement
by the Pentagon regarding the sale said: "This sale will
contribute to US foreign policy and national security by
developing Greece's military capabilities". Turkey also has land
to air Stinger missiles, and produces some parts for these
missiles. /Milliyet/
[07] PKK KILLS 15 SOLDIERS
15 soldiers were killed and 25 wounded as a result of a PKK
terrorist attack at the Incebel Border station, Beytulsebap, on
the Iraqi border yesterday. It was later announced that 10
soldiers were taken away by the PKK. According to military
sources clashes are still continuing and the PKK has had heavy
casualties. /Cumhuriyet/Sabah/
[08] THY GETS ISO 9001 CERTIFICATE
Turkish Airlines (THY) has been presented with ISO 9001 education
certifactes by the German TUV-CERT Rheinisch-Westfelischer
Certification Centre. German officials said that the certificate
was given because THY has started to apply a quality
administration system and TUV-CERT Method successfully.
/Cumhuriyet/
[09] DENKTAS-CIZOV MEETING
President of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus, Rauf
Denktas received the Russian Foreign Ministry special coordinator
for Cyprus, Vladimir Cizov yesterday. At the meeting Cizov
claimed that Russian-made S-300 missiles were not a reason for
increasing tension on the island, and added that they would not
prevent finding a solution to the Cyprus issue. Denktas said
however, that missiles had halted the negotiation process. It was
later announced that Denktas and Cizov had evaluated recent
developments in Cyprus issue. /Cumhuriyet/
GAP OIL
Studies on oil explorations in the southeast Anatolia region have
had positive results. Assistant to the General Coordinator of the
Aladdin Middle East Corporation, Yusuf Dulger said yesterday that
they had found new oil reserves that extended from Saudia Arabia
through Syria to Turkey. /Cumhuriyet/
[10] GOVERNMENT NAMES NEW MINISTERS
Following the resignations of the justice, interior and
transportation ministers due to Parliament's decision to announce
early elections, the government has named three independents to
fill these vacant positions. The government decided on
independent Deputy Hasan Denizkurdu for the Justice Ministry post
vacated by Oltan Sungurlu; Istanbul Governor Kutlu Aktas for the
position of Interior Minister, from which Murat Basesgioglu has
resigned; and independent Deputy Arif A. Denizolgun for the
Transportation Ministry post vacated by Necdet Menzir. The
appointment of the ministers has been approved by President
Suleyman Demirel. /All papers/
[11] SUPREME MILITARY COUNCIL MEETING
On the first two days of the current Supreme Military Council
meetings, commanders are shaping the new command structure of the
Turkish Armed Forces. On Monday, at the end of the first day of
the Supreme Military Council (YAS) meeting chaired by Prime
Minister Mesut Yilmaz, the military top brass reviewed their own
positions. A decision was also made at this regular August
meeting of YAS to expel 24 officers from the military because
they were alleged to be affiliated with fundamentalist and
illegal activities. /All papers/
[12] CHESS OLYMPICS IN TURKEY
Turkey has been chosen as the host for two chess olympics. Before
hosting the 2000 Chess Olympics, Turkey will organize a
Children's Chess Olympics between 20-31 August 1998 in Istanbul.
/Hurriyet/
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