PanARMENIAN.Net
U.S. criticizes Turkey for strategic partnership with Iran
07.04.2007 15:32 GMT+04:00
/PanARMENIAN.Net/ The United States expressed its concern and
objection regarding Turkey’s plans to establish a strategic alliance
with Iran in the field of energy Turkish Daily News reported citing a
diplomatic source from U.S. Embassy in Ankara. ‘We’re watching the
situation with concern,’ said a U.S. diplomat who wished not to
mention his name.
Turkey and Iran have agreed to build a long-term cooperation in the
energy sector, namely drilling oil and natural gas and transferring
Iranian oil and gas to Europe. According to the newspaper, this new
step by is considered as vitally important by Turkey in order for it
to become a global player in the energy market.
From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress