LOBBYING IN TURKEY – USA RELATIONS

Turkish Press
Feb 26 2007

ISTANBUL – "If Turkish lobbying is not conducted properly in the
United States, resolution on the so-called Armenian genocide will be
troubling for us", said Ercument Kilic, president of the Center for
Turkish American Chambers of Commerce, on Tuesday.

Ercument Kilic, who took the floor at a conference titled "Turkey – USA
relations Within the Framework of Lobbying" in Yeditepe University,
Istanbul, pointed out that an Armenian Museum will be opened in
Washington, capital of the USA.

"If Turkey is promoted on a regular basis and under a schedule, this
will have significant results in the U.S. parliament," he stressed.

-RELATIONS WITH JAPANESE LOBBY-

Pointing out that the Japanese have a dominant position in industries
such as insurance and banking, Kilic said relations with the Japanese
lobby must be enhanced.

Kilic, who lived in the USA for over 30 years, made some suggestions
for a better promotion of Turkey in this country.

Establishment of a "Lobbying Ministry" in Turkey, steps regarding
dual citizenship, new promotion campaigns, and establishment of a
legal protection institution to protect Turks in the USA against
unjust situations are some of Kilic`s suggestions.

From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress