Tuesday, March 09, 2010

Ankara welcomes Israeli message on Elazığ earthquake

"Ankara welcomes Israeli message on Elazığ earthquake

Turkey has welcomed Israel’s willingness to help in the aftermath of a devastating earthquake in eastern Anatolia, but warned the issue should not become part of a political agenda.

“Everything becomes secondary when a humanitarian issue appears on the agenda,” Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoğlu told a joint press conference with his Mauritanian counterpart late Monday after being asked to comment on Israel’s offer."

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