"Turkey seeking preferences in Europe, Armenian expert says
January 20, 2011 | 07:02
The greater part of what Turkish officials say – from their appraisal of monuments in eastern Turkey to global plans of turning the country into a modern-day Ottoman Empire – has to do with the forthcoming parliamentary elections in the country, Alexander Iskandaryan, Director of the Institute of Caucasus, told NEWS.am, commenting on Turkish Premier Recep Erdogan’s statement that Ankara is not going to beg the European Union (EU) to admit it. “No doubt, the statements are of election importance – and even more. They should be viewed in the context of Turkey’s new policy of laying claims to a serious role in the region. The statements should not be regarded as threats to Europe, as Turkey, is trying to take the chance to get preferences in Europe,” the expert said."
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