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  • ANKARA: Turkish Foreign Minister In USA Expects "Desired" Moves On R

    TURKISH FOREIGN MINISTER IN USA EXPECTS "DESIRED" MOVES ON REBEL KURDS' PARTY

    Anatolia News Agency, Turkey
    Feb 6 2007

    WASHINGTON (A.A) -06.02.2007 -"Certain developments on terrorist PKK
    are likely to take place as desired by Turkey", said Abdullah Gul,
    Turkish FM and Deputy PM, on Monday.

    Gul talked to the press corps after meeting the United States
    Vice-President Dick Cheney and National Security Adviser Stephen
    Hadley.

    "Both meetings were fruitful. You all know the important topics. The
    future of Iraq, Armenian resolution and the fight against terrorism
    were among them," told Gul.

    Asked if Vice-President Cheney promised the closure of PKK camps in
    north of Iraq, Gul replied that he saw a serious approach from VP
    Cheney to the terrorist PKK problem.

    "It is not possible to explain the presence of a terrorist organization
    in a friendly country (Iraq) and which is controlled by allies,"
    remarked Gul.

    In response to a question on the postponement of the referendum in
    Kirkuk, Gul indicated that Kirkuk is an Iraqi city and that sectarian
    violence should not be spread into this city. "It is highly important
    for everyone to live in peace in Kirkuk," underlined Gul.

    In reply to a question on the resolution related to the so-called
    Armenian genocide (which was submitted to US congress), Gul underscored
    that the Bush administration will do what it takes on this matter.

    Meanwhile, sources indicated that Gul-Cheney meeting lasted longer
    than planned. The two men discussed regional issues, especially energy
    and security problems.

    Gul also met representatives of prominent Jewish organizations in
    Washington D.C. on Monday. Jewish leaders expressed their satisfaction
    regarding the role played by Turkey in the region, and Turkey's
    relations with Israel.

    Abdullah Gul is scheduled to meet the US Secretary of State Condoleezza
    Rice on Tuesday.

    From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress
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