Friday, March 25, 2005

Turkish Daily News - Decision on expanded US access to Incirlik soon

"Decision on expanded US access to Incirlik soon
Friday, March 25, 2005
ANKARA - Turkish Daily News

The government is close to making its decision on a Washington proposal to use the southern air base of Incirlik as a cargo hub for U.S. forces operating in the region, said a deputy from the ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP).
�A decision on the issue will be made very soon. I cannot tell you when exactly since I am not in the government but it will be very soon,� Murat Mercan, AKP's deputy chairman told a meeting in Washington, called, �Can the U.S.-Turkish Relationship be Repaired?�"

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