Anatolian Times, Turkey
May 12 2006
It Is Important To Pursue Turkish – French Friendship, Poudade
ANKARA – It is important to pursue friendship between Turkey and
France, said French Ambassador to Turkey Paul Poudade on Tuesday.
Upon questions of reporters about recall of Turkish Ambassador to
France Osman Koruturk to Turkey (within the scope of debates on
so-called Armenian genocide in France), Poudade said that Koruturk
was recalled for consultations about the issue, adding that he will
meet Koruturk tomorrow. Poudade stressed the importance of
continuation of the friendship between Turkey and France.
Noting that there are good relations between the two countries in
economic and political areas, Poudade reminded that France is an EU
member, and it would be for the interest of Turkey to pursue its good
relations with France.
Poudade said that the issue should not be exaggerated and he believes
the developments will be kept under control.
From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress