Saturday, January 26, 2008

Babacan signals new policy over ‘ecumenical' row

"Babacan signals new policy over ‘ecumenical' row

Recognition of the ecumenical status of the İstanbul-based Greek Orthodox Patriarchate should no longer be a "taboo" subject, Foreign Minister Ali Babacan said yesterday, triggering curiosity over whether the Turkish government has plans to amend the country's long-established policy on the controversial issue."

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