Hürriyet, Turkey
Sept 6 2008
PM says Gul’s Armenia visit to improve Turkey’s image
Turkish President Abdullah Gul’s decision to accept his Armenian
counterpart’s invitation would effect the country’s image in the
international arena and changed the rules of the game, prime minister
said.
`If (Gul) did not go then everybody would say that `He would not even
go to a sports game.’ His decision would change this game,’ Prime
Minister Tayip Erdogan told a group of journalists on his way to
Ankara from Damascus, Hurriyet reported on Saturday.
He said Gul’s visit is also important for Turkey’s attempt to form a
Caucasian alliance, adding Foreign Minister Ali Babacan would meet his
Armenian counterpart on Saturday to discuss the proposal.
From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress