"Turkish ideals are similar to Europe’s
I refer to Emile Hokayem’s opinion article Turkey looks to the East (October 21). Some Turks may feel disappointed with the snobbery of Europe but the reality is that the prospect of EU membership has just been a vehicle for Turks. The ultimate destination for Turkey has always been the high standards the leading contemporary civilisations enjoy in the West. Yet this was never going to stop Turkey from making and keeping friends in the East."
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