TURKISH PRESIDENT SAYS NEW CLIMATE TO ERADICATE PROBLEMS WITH ARMENIA

Anadolu Agency
Oct 30 2008
Turkey

Turkish President Gul said that "Everyone must support this climate. I
expect good developments."

Turkish President Abdullah Gul said Wednesday that his recent visit to
Armenia took place to create a new climate between Turkey and Armenia.

Speaking to reporters at a reception held at the Cankaya Palace to
celebrate the Turkish Republic Day, President Gul said that "the new
climate will eradicate problems (in relations with Armenia)."

"Everyone must support this climate. I am hopeful. I expect good
developments," Gul said.

In response to a question on terror, President Gul said that "we
discuss this issue of terror in our meetings and know everything. We
need to re-mobilize for this matter."

Asked if he has any plans of organizing a summit on terror, Gul
replied that "the issue of terror gets discussed in the meeting of
the National Security Council."