Turkish Press
May 5 2005

Press Review

TURKIYE

GUL: “TURKEY WILL PURSUE AN ACTIVE POLICY AGAINST ARMENIAN ALLEGATIONS”

Foreign Minister Abdullah Gul said yesterday that Turkey would pursue
a more active policy against Armenian allegations from here on out.
Addressing deputies in Parliament yesterday, Gul said that in the
coming days the government together with the opposition parties would
launch new initiatives to defend Turkey on international platforms.
“We invite those who accuse Turkey to prove their allegations,” said
Gul. In addition, concerning Incirlik Airbase, the foreign minister
said that there was no secret decision or documents on the matter.
“The US wants to use the base for logistic support for Iraq and
Afghanistan. Previously, within the framework of the UN and NATO,
it was also used in this way,” said Gul. /Turkiye/