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Turkish Press Review, 01-02-27

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CONTENTS

  • [01] EU GENERAL AFFAIRS COUNCIL APPROVES FRAMEWORK REGULATION
  • [02] IMF AND WORLD BANK DELEGATIONS MEET WITH BDDK OFFICIALS
  • [03] MEETING OF TREASURY, CENTRAL BANK AND MARKET ANALYST BANKS
  • [04] FROM THE COLUMNS... FROM THE COLUMNS... FROM THE COLUMNS...
  • [05] NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL MEETING
  • [06] SHARON'S SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE ROSENNE IN TURKEY
  • [07] CEM IN BRUSSELS
  • [08] EU GENERAL AFFAIRS COUNCIL APPROVES FRAMEWORK REGULATION
  • [09] US VOICES SUPPORT FOR TURKEY'S EU BID
  • [10] ENVIRONMENTAL MEASURES IN TURKEY'S ACCESSION PERIOD
  • [11] ENVIRONMENTAL PROJECTS IN BLACK SEA
  • [12] GOOD NEWS FROM CAGAN
  • [13] SECOND SHAME ON FRANCE
  • [14] ARMENIAN WARNING TO SWITZERLAND
  • [15] TSK COMPLETES RESTORATION OF ALBANIAN PASHA HARBOR
  • [16] TRNC IS A SEPARATE COUNTRY
  • [17] PKK IS NOT ON THE AGENDA ANYMORE
  • [18] BAKU-CEYHAN PROJECT COSTS 2.7 BILLION US DOLLARS
  • [19] DEMIRALP RESIGNS
  • [20] PROPOSAL OF GEOTHERMAL ENERGY
  • [21] TUBE TUNNEL PROJECT FOR ISTANBUL STRAITS
  • [22] IMF AND WORLD BANK DELEGATIONS MEET WITH BDDK OFFICIALS
  • [23] CENTRAL BANK EASES LIQUIDITY IN MARKETS
  • [24] MEETING OF TREASURY, CENTRAL BANK AND MARKET ANALYST BANKS
  • [25] WORLD PRESS IN IMKB
  • [26] TURKS CONSTRUCT THE EU CENTRAL BUILDING
  • [27] PAYMENT FACILITY IN EXPORTS
  • [28] 22 COUNTRIES MEET IN TOURISM FAIR
  • [29] RESTORATION OF GALATA TOWER
  • [30] BLUE FLAGS ON THE AEGEAN COASTS
  • [31] FROM THE COLUMNS... FROM THE COLUMNS... FROM THE COLUMNS...
  • [32] EU SUPPORTS TOO, BUT..... BY SAMI KOHEN (MILLIYET)

  • [01] EU GENERAL AFFAIRS COUNCIL APPROVES FRAMEWORK REGULATION

    MINISTER OF STATE KECECILER: &quot;CRISIS WILL BE OVERCOME&quot;

    [02] IMF AND WORLD BANK DELEGATIONS MEET WITH BDDK OFFICIALS

    [03] MEETING OF TREASURY, CENTRAL BANK AND MARKET ANALYST BANKS

    RASPINO: &quot;TURKEY WILL ALSO OVERCOME THE CRISIS LIKE BRAZIL&quot;

    [04] FROM THE COLUMNS... FROM THE COLUMNS... FROM THE COLUMNS...

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    [05] NATIONAL SECURITY COUNCIL MEETING

    The National Security Council (MGK) meeting, interrupted last week due to the argument between President Ahmet Necdet Sezer and Prime Minister Bulent Ecevit, was completed yesterday. President Sezer, Prime Minister Ecevit, Deputy Prime Minister Mesut Yilmaz, Devlet Bahceli and Husamettin Ozkan, Chief of the General Staff Huseyin Kivrikoglu, Commander General of Gendarmerie General Aytac Yalman and member Ministers attended the meeting. Among the decisions taken at the MGK meeting is the suggestion to extend the emergency rule period in certain provinces of East and Southeastern Anatolia regions and the establisment of a Turkish Space Institution. It was stated the atmosphere of the meeting was constructive and positive. Deputy Prime Minister Mesut Yilmaz delivered a speech during the meeting and referring to the recent economic recession said, &quot;Turkey has entered a very important phase concerning the relations with the EU. We have to work harmoniously order to be successful in this period.&quot; Other members also mentioned the importance of harmony among state institutions in their short speeches. Replying to questions after the meeting, Ecevit stated the meeting was very efficient and positive. He said they received information on the Turkish aero-space studies and agreed to established an official institution for the issue. A written statement issued after the meeting, said the MGK evaluated security problems throughout the country and the domestic and foreign developments concerning security problems were discussed during the meeting. The chapter on security parts in the National Program was also taken up. /Cumhuriyet/

    [06] SHARON'S SPECIAL REPRESENTATIVE ROSENNE IN TURKEY

    Ankara's first official contact with newly elected Israeli Prime Minister Ariel Sharon has been held with Sharon's special representative Meir Rosenne. Rosenne was received by Prime Minister Bulent Ecevit, Foreign Minister Ismail Cem and former President Suleyman Demirel. Rosenne discussed the future of the Middle East peace process and bilateral relations between the two countries with Turkish officials. Stating that violence must cease in order to resume the peace talks, Rosenne said, &quot;No country can accept a continuation of peace talks when its people are dying on the streets everyday.&quot; Conveying Sharon's friendship message to Prime Minister Ecevit, Rosenne requested Turkey continue her constructive role in the Middle East peace process. Emphasizing the importance of protecting the acquirements of the peace process, Rosenne said further steps should be absolutely taken. Meanwhile, the Turkish side said the Palestinian side was encountering serious problems due to the embargo and, therefore, the embargo should be softened to prevent an increase in violent incidents. Rosenne said Israel was quite pleased over its close relations with Turkey. Stating that Turkey contributed a lot to the peace process, Rosenne said, &quot;Turkey's good will and positive stance in the region are very important for peace and stability.&quot; /Cumhuriyet/

    [07] CEM IN BRUSSELS

    Foreign Minister Ismail Cem, in Brussels for the NATO Foreign Ministers' meeting, will hold two critical meetings. Cem will initially meet with US Secretary of State Colin Powell and discuss the European Security and Defence Idendity (ESDI) and the recent developments in Iraq. Later, Cem will meet with the EU Commissioner Responsible for Enlargement, Gunther Verheugen, and take up Turkey's National Program for full EU membership. /Hurriyet/

    [08] EU GENERAL AFFAIRS COUNCIL APPROVES FRAMEWORK REGULATION

    The Framework Regulation was approved at the meeting of the EU General Affairs Council in Brussels. The Council consists of foreign ministers from EU member countries. The framework regulation foresees the money needed during Turkey's accession period. The framework regulation which constitutes the legal basis of the National Program and was approved before by the European Parliament, will be published in the Official Gazette in the following days. Turkey is also expected to present its National Program to Brussels in March. /Cumhuriyet/

    [09] US VOICES SUPPORT FOR TURKEY'S EU BID

    A session arranged in Brussels yesterday by the Transeuropean Political Studies Association (TEPSA) and attended by both the US and Turkey's Permanent Representatives to the EU, debated Turkey's relations with the EU. The US Permanent Representative Richard Morningstar addressed those present at the session. The topic under discussion in the session was 'Does Europe Understand Turkey?'. Morningstar said that EU members should not argue over such issues as border recognition but instead concentrate on more important issues like the political and economic issues that must be resolved. He added that both Europe and Turkey should take into account each other's sensivities. /Turkish Daily News/

    [10] ENVIRONMENTAL MEASURES IN TURKEY'S ACCESSION PERIOD

    The Ministry of the Environment Commission's report on &quot;Turkey-EU relations in the Accession Period&quot; states the draft environmental law, on the TGNA agenda, must be immediately enacted. The report says there are certain measures Turkey should take to meet the EU conditions concerning environmental issues. The report listed the issues which must be given priority as follows: &quot;Administrative, technical and financial capacities should be increased for these institutions to be able to complete the accession period successfully. The division of labor and authorities among the related institutions must be clearly defined. Investments to protect the environment should be promoted.&quot; /Cumhuriyet/

    [11] ENVIRONMENTAL PROJECTS IN BLACK SEA

    New projects are being developed to prevent environmental pollution in the Black Sea Region. Zonguldak and Black Sea Environmental Union Chairman, Governor Ismet Metin, said he was assigned as the coordinator governor to establish facilities to eradicate hazardous waste materials in the region. Metin said, &quot;One million dollars are allocated for the establishment of facilities in 14 cities.&quot; /Cumhuriyet/

    [12] GOOD NEWS FROM CAGAN

    The Minister of Forestry, Nami Cagan, stated the Meric Delta-Igneada Longo, a stop in the migratory path of many bird species, was placed under protection. Cagan added the Trakya River-basin would also be protected. /Sabah/

    [13] SECOND SHAME ON FRANCE

    A call was made in France, which accepted the so-called Armenian genocide draft law, to gather the Kurdish conference. Spokesman of the Socialist Party, Vincent Peillon, wanted the International Kurdish Conference to be convened. Peillon's call caused a negative reaction by Ankara. In a statement Peillon said, &quot;Europe should intervene in the problems of the Kurdish people at all costs. Kurdish immigration began because Kurds do not have the opportunity to live in health and peace in Iran, Turkey and Iraq. The US and the European Union should take the initiative and call together an International Kurdish Conference.&quot; /Aksam/

    [14] ARMENIAN WARNING TO SWITZERLAND

    An initiative, which aims to have the claims of Armenian massacre during the World War I accepted at the First Council of the Swiss Parliament as a genocide, caused tension between Turkey and Switzerland. A statement issued by the Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs, said if the proposal by Josef Zisyadis, a Swiss deputy of Armenian origin, is accepted, then relations between the two countries might be damaged. The statement pointed out the issue should not be used as a tool for political gains and added, &quot;Parliaments are not the fora to make subjective and groundless accusations concerning the past of another country.&quot; The Turkish side noted the issue should be left to the academic research of historians. /Turkiye/

    [15] TSK COMPLETES RESTORATION OF ALBANIAN PASHA HARBOR

    Pasha Harbor and Shipyard is almost ready to be re-opened for service. The area was seriously damaged during Albanian civil unrest in 1997. Turkey contributed $16 billion for the restoration of the Harbor and Shipyard. A ceremony will be held to commemorate the occasion on February 28. The Office of the Chief of the General Staff issued a written statement and announced the restoration activities launched by the Turkish Armed Forces (TSK) were continuing as planned. The shipyard will serve not only the Albanian Navy Forces but also NATO-owned ships. /All papers/

    [16] TRNC IS A SEPARATE COUNTRY

    The parliamentary delegation chaired by Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) National Assembly Chairman Ertugrul Hasiboglu visited TGNA Speaker Omer Izgi. Speaking before the meeting, Izgi said the TRNC was an independent country. Stating that the TGNA is very sensitive over the Cyprus issue, Izgi said, &quot;There are two different nations on Cyprus. They can only discuss the establishment of a confederation. The TGNA is not in favor of other alternatives.&quot; He added, &quot;The TGNA accepts that TRNC must be included in every platform where political decisions are to be made over the Cyprus issue. The TGNA has always been determined on the issue and always will be. Meanwhile, Hasiboglu said Turkey was the only country supporting the TRNC. The delegation also visited Minister of State Sukru Sina Gurel. /Turkiye/

    [17] PKK IS NOT ON THE AGENDA ANYMORE

    The US Secretary of State has published its report evaluating human rights issues in the world during 2000. The report said the Turkish army managed to reduce the activities of the PKK terrorist organization and that the PKK was not a current issue anymore. Stating the Turkish government's respect to human rights, the report added that contrary to the past, the allegations of torture decreased in 2000. /Cumhuriyet/

    [18] BAKU-CEYHAN PROJECT COSTS 2.7 BILLION US DOLLARS

    It was stated the total cost of the Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan oil pipeline was 2.7 billion US dollars, including the financing cost. The Chairman of Foreign Investors Department of the Azerbaijani Petroleum Company SOCAR, Valekh Aleskerov, held a press conference to explain the point reached in the basic engineering works. He said, &quot;It will be out of the question to surpass this figure, though it is not certain yet. The project is given utmost priority in terms of cost, environment and security. Other companies also continue their meetings to participate in the project. Deputy Chairman of BP Petroleum Exports Development, Wref Digings, one of the project partners, said it would be possible to activate the pipeline by the end of 2004. /Aksam/ MINISTER OF STATE KECECILER: &quot;CRISIS WILL BE OVERCOME&quot; The Turkey-Oman Joint Economic Commission's initial meeting was held. The Turkish delegation was chaired by Minister of State Mehmet Kececiler and the Oman delegation by the Secretary General from the Ministry of National Economy and Finance, Muhammed Bin Nasr El Kusaybi. Kececiler stated the recent crisis was not an important one, and added Turkey had the potential to overcome the crisis easily. /Turkiye/

    [19] DEMIRALP RESIGNS

    After the resignation of Central Bank Governor Gazi Ercel, Treaury Undersecretary Selcuk Demiralp also left his post and resigned yesterday. Demiralp was at his office at the Treasury Undersecretariat until noon. After the National Security Council (MGK) meeting, he presented his formal resignation to State Minister Recep Onal. Ferhat Emil will become the Treasury Undersecretary by proxy. Meanwhile, the Deputy Governor of Central Bank, Aykut Ekzen, responsible for the banknote printing-house, construction materials, workers' remittances and various departments, will be the Central Bank Governor until 1 March. /Aksam/

    [20] PROPOSAL OF GEOTHERMAL ENERGY

    Chairman of the Turkish Geothermal Association, Orhan Mertoglu, visited the Minister of Energy and Natural Resources, Cumhur Ersumer, together with the World Geothermal Congress Organization Committee members. According to the written statement issued by the Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources, Mertoglu told Ersumer they followed and appreciated the contribution and support for geothermal energy in Turkey, which is environmentally friendly and recyclable. Delegation members stated they warmly welcomed the support of the Turkish government and Ersumer for the World Geothermal Congress to be organized in Antalya in 2005 by the Turkish Geothermal Association. /Turkiye/

    [21] TUBE TUNNEL PROJECT FOR ISTANBUL STRAITS

    Tokai University Marine Engineering Department member Professor Omer Aydan said that the Tube Tunnel Project, which envisages the construction of a tube tunnel between Sirkeci and Harem in Istanbul, would be carried out only after being evaluated by a committee comprised of Turkish scientists. Speaking at a conference, Aydan noted that Turkish scientists should detect the area of construction in relation to earthquake zones. /All papers/

    [22] IMF AND WORLD BANK DELEGATIONS MEET WITH BDDK OFFICIALS

    Delegations from the IMF and the World Bank met with the officials of the Banking Regulation and Supervision Board (BDDK) yesterday. A banking delegation headed by Lalit Raina, Chairman of the World Bank Banking Sector Group, began initiatives to determine the damage caused by the recent economic crisis in the banking sector. The economic managers will begin their studies in order to revise the program and the monetary policy. /Milliyet/

    [23] CENTRAL BANK EASES LIQUIDITY IN MARKETS

    The Central Bank moved to ease the liquidity problem in the banking sector yesterday by assuming an active role in key money and repo markets and by opening foreign exchange deposits. In a statement yesterday, the Central Bank said it would act as an active counterpart in the Istanbul Stock Exchange (IMKB) repo and reserve repo market and would also announce quotes in the interbank money market. The Bank said it would fund the market adequately so as to prevent any payment problems, which had pushed interest rates to record levels last week. The Central Bank also opened foreign exchange deposits with banks, in a bid to help meet their external liabilities, which by the afternoon amounted to approximately $830 million, in the wake of the floatation of the lira. Markets have fixed their eyes on the government for the announcement of a possible revision of the economic program or competely renewed policies. Meanwhile, the US dollar exchange rate decreased 13 % against TL and fell from 1,078,000 to 950,000 TL yesterday. The overnight interest rates decreased to 139 % in repo and to 102 % in the interbank. /All papers/

    [24] MEETING OF TREASURY, CENTRAL BANK AND MARKET ANALYST BANKS

    The Treasury, Central Bank and market analyst banks held a meeting yesterday in order to review the new monetary program. Deputy Undersecretary of Treasury, Ferhat Emil, gave details of the meeting, which will be announced today. He said, &quot;We exchanged our mutual belief that we will overcome the present situation together through cooperation and good will. During the meeting, which was very productive, we gave the necessary explanations to the market analyst banks concerning the applications started by the Central Bank yesterday and exchanged information. The meeting, attended by the Deputy Undersecretary of Treasury, Ferhat Emil, Deputy Undersecretary Hakan Ozyildiz, Deputy Governor of Central Bank Sureyya Serdengecti and the representatives of the analyst banks, lasted for three hours. /Aksam/

    [25] WORLD PRESS IN IMKB

    Representatives from press organizations such as CNN International, Associated Press Television Network, BBC World and The Wall Street Journal visited the Istanbul Stock Exchange (IMKB) yesterday. World financial markets are also closely following the developments in Turkey following the crisis which emerged during the National Security Council (MGK) meeting last week. /Hurriyet/

    [26] TURKS CONSTRUCT THE EU CENTRAL BUILDING

    Three Turkish companies have won a tender to build the EU Central Building in Brussels. The 13-floor building will be a centre for all EU Commission and EU Council administrators. The building's construction is expected to be completed in 2004. /Hurriyet/ RASPINO: &quot;TURKEY WILL ALSO OVERCOME THE CRISIS LIKE BRAZIL&quot; Chief Executive Officer of the TOFAS Auto Company, Ferruccio Raspino, has drawn a parallel between Turkey and Brazil over the recent economic crisis. Raspino said: &quot;The devaluation will make Turkey a more competitive power. The inflation rate will initially rise, but then will decrease like it did in Brazil. We believe Turkey will overcome this crisis&quot;. /Hurriyet/

    [27] PAYMENT FACILITY IN EXPORTS

    State Minister Tunca Toskay issued a written statement and reported, &quot;If the companies request, terms of the long-term TL and foreign exchange credits amounting to nearly 160 million US dollars to be repaid on 26 February-13 March 2001 will be extended to 14 March 2001.&quot; According to the statement, the present interest rates will be applied to the above-mentioned terms and the loans will be collected in a lump sum with interest on 14 March 2001. These loans will not require additional exports undertaking or an additional guarantee. /Aksam/

    [28] 22 COUNTRIES MEET IN TOURISM FAIR

    The International Travel and Tourism Fair 'ITTE 2001' organized at the CNR International Fair Centre with the contributions of the Turkish Travel Agencies' Union (TURSAB) and Turkish Hotel Managers' Union (TUROB) ended on Sunday. 184 institutions from 22 countries attended the fair which brought together Turkish and foreign tourism companies. Tourism Minister Erkan Mumcu participated in the opening of the fair. TURSAB Chairman Basaran Ulusoy said that Turkey's future was based on the tourism sector. /Hurriyet/

    [29] RESTORATION OF GALATA TOWER

    Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality will restore the Galata Tower. The restoration is expected to cost TL 700 billion. The Metropolitan Municipality announced the restoration would include redesigning the interior of the tower, establishing new spaces for public use and modernizing the interior spaces. The bid for the restoration has been put out by the Municipality. /Cumhuriyet/

    [30] BLUE FLAGS ON THE AEGEAN COASTS

    Izmir Tourism Director Ayla Karamete said that last year 12 beaches and a one marina held blue flags, meaning that they were clean. &quot;This year an additional 17 beaches and one marina will have blue flags&quot;. She added that this year more attention will be focused on thermal therapy and religion tourism. /Turkish Daily News/

    [31] FROM THE COLUMNS... FROM THE COLUMNS... FROM THE COLUMNS...

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    [32] EU SUPPORTS TOO, BUT..... BY SAMI KOHEN (MILLIYET)

    Columnist Sami Kohen comments on the recent economic crisis in Turkey and the support received from abroad. A summary of his column is as follows: &quot;Does the European Union support Turkey during the economic crisis, as the United States does? How will this crisis affect Turkey's EU membership process? In fact, the stance of the EU does not differ in essence from that of the US. In other words, Europeans support the recent decisions Turkey has made to overcome the crisis. However, the EU is keeping its distance and not making any official statements expressing clear support for the time being. No European leaders called Ankara or sent a message. Certainly, this does not mean that Europeans are not interested in what is going on in Turkey or are not concerned about the problem. An EU diplomat said, 'The EU is as concerned over the crisis in Turkey as the US is. Turkey is an important country for both the EU and the US.' However, the fact is, Europeans are not acting in the same way as the US. Regarding the effect of the crisis on the EU membership process, officials state it would have no impact on integration. On the other hand, independent circles are openly talking about such a relation. According to the Center of European Political Studies (CEPS) Director Michael Emerson, this crisis will delay Turkey's membership process and will decrease the momentum achieved recently. The British daily 'The Times' sees the crisis as an obstacle on the path to enter the EU, 'The Guardian' states the crisis has dealt a severe blow to Turkey's request for membership. Both the EU and Turkey are continuing their studies regarding EU membership. Yesterday, the EU Council approved the framework agreement. In Ankara, the National Security Council debated the National Program's chapter on security. This Program is expected to be announced on March 8. However, the real issue will begin after all these formalities are completed and the contents of the National Program are enforced. As long as the tremors in the economy continue, Turkey will find herself far behind the EU standards. In other words, Turkey has to conform to the EU's economic criteria as well as the political criteria. If she cannot succeed in this, the EU may easily say Turkey is not ready economically to enter the Union. The US has given moral support. Certainly, this has a psychological effect and is an important contribution. The influence of Washington on the IMF and the World Bank is known by all. However, the US is also conveying the message that it is Turkey's problem to rectify the problems in the economy. The path to overcome these problems does not pass from seeking help from the US or Europe. Both the US and Europe are giving the message that only Turkey can solve the problem. She has to carry out the necessary political and economic reforms and she should not expect a saviour from abroad. Turkey has to rely on herself to correct matters. <_ul>

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