Tuesday, June 14, 2005

U.S. visit clouds Turkish views - The Washington Times: World - June 14, 2005

"U.S. visit clouds Turkish views

By Andrew Borowiec
THE WASHINGTON TIMES

NICOSIA, Cyprus -- Last week's much-vaunted Washington visit by the Turkish prime minister has left Turkey puzzled about its European future and foreign policy, diplomats say.
Some in the Turkish press also have voiced concern about the ?strategic partnership? with the United States affirmed by President Bush and Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
Statements emanating from Washington after the visit are ?like a coat of new paint that cannot bring lasting results,? wrote the center-right daily Turkiye'de Aksam. "

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