Abdullah Gül Wins Chatham House Award

11:52 – 20.03.10

Turkey’s President Abdullah Gül has won a prestigious award for his
contributions to improving international relations, reports Iran-based
Press TV.

Britain’s Royal Institute of International Affairs known as ‘Chatham
House’ has conferred the award to the Turkish leader for his efforts
in deepening his country’s relations with the Middle East and
mediating between Iraqi groups.

The British think-tank also hailed Gül’s attempts in reuniting Cyprus
and arranging a meeting between Afghan and Pakistani leaders back in
2009.

It moreover hailed the president for playing a key role in launching
reconciliatory talks between Armenia and Turkey.

"President Gül is recognized for being a significant figure for
reconciliation and moderation within Turkey and internationally, and a
driving force behind many of the positive steps that Turkey has taken
in recent years," the London-based institute said on March19.

The annual award is granted to the statesperson who has made the most
significant contribution in improving international affairs.

Gül will be invited to London later this year to receive the award.

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