Friday, April 29, 2005

JTW News - Erdogan praises, warns both the EU and US

"Erdogan praises, warns both the EU and US
* 'The EU shouldn't keep raising irrelevant issues'

* 'Communication between Turkey and the US should be clear'

ANKARA - Turkey is aware of its responsibilities and values its relations with both the European Union and the U.S. but expects the same consideration in return, said Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan yesterday at a ruling Justice and Development (AK) Party parliamentary group meeting.

He stated that the AK Party government has proved that the EU goal is attainable, and said that the government won't turn back. �I can't understand the claims saying the government has been overcome by laziness,� he added. "

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