Saturday, September 30, 2006

Germany, Turkey plan German-language university in Istanbul - iht,europe,Germany Turkey - Europe - International Herald Tribune

"Germany, Turkey plan German-language university in Istanbul
The Associated Press

Published: September 30, 2006

BERLIN Germany and Turkey plan to establish a German-language university in Istanbul to help foster dialogue between the West and the Muslim world, Germany's foreign minister said in remarks published Saturday.

"The Turkish side is very interested in this and Germany is ready to help realize this interesting project," Frank-Walter Steinmeier was quoted as saying in an interview with the Welt newspaper."

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