Turkey develops its relations with Syria and Iran

ANKARA, Jan. 25 (SANA)

Turkish Foreign Minister, Abdullah Gul underlined yesterday Turkey's
readiness to advance its relations with Syria and Iran.

In an interview with Turkish private TV channel ' Khabar Turk' Gul said:
" Ankara's relations with Syria and Iran are in the interest of Turkey
politically, economically and strategically as they serve security,
stability and peace in the region."

Gul pointed out that Ankara couldn't ignore its great economic interests
in its relations with Syria and Iran because of the others' reactions.

"Washington knows well that these relations are in the interest of all."
Gul said clarifying that friendship with some states in the region does
not mean to provoke hostility of the other states.

He pointed out that during its openness on the region states and
developing its relations with them, Turkey will not take into its
account sensitivity and considerations of the others."

 

Nawal / Ghossoun