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    Turkish Press
    June 1 2005

    F.M. Gul Comes To Bahrain

    MANAMA (AA) - Turkish Foreign Minister and Deputy Prime Minister
    Abdullah Gul arrived Sunday night in Manama, Bahrain for a two-day
    visit. Gul responded to questions of journalists on the plane to
    Manama.

    -TCK-

    Referring to the debate on the Turkish Penal Code (TCK), Gul said that
    parliaments were the decision-making bodies in democratic societies
    and that everybody should respect the decision made by parliaments.

    When asked if the government urged an amendment in TCK (about Koran
    courses) Gul said "no, this is not the case. Parliaments are not always
    under the control of the governments. They have their own identity."

    -TURKEY'S EU BID-

    Upon questions on Turkey's EU bid, Gul stressed that Turkey would be
    successful in its EU bid as a result of broad participation of all
    its state institutions, NGOS, trade unions, universities etc.

    Gul stressed that a very qualified group should be formed to carry
    out the negotiations with the EU . "The EU bid means Turkey's total
    transformation and improvement of the living standards of the Turks,"
    said Gul.

    -POSTPONEMENT OF CONFERENCE ON ARMENIA-

    Regarding the postponement of the conference on Armenian claims that
    would be held in Bogazici University , Gul said that the government
    didn't suggest or urge its postponement.

    "As long as people don't incite violence in their speeches, they can
    express their ideas," said Gul.

    Upon a question about a planned visit of a group of Turkish deputies
    to Armenia, Gul said that Turkey was a country which recognized Armenia
    diplomatically. Noting that there were contacts and cultural activities
    between the two countries, Gul said he hoped those activities and
    contacts will help in settlement of the problems through dialogue.

    -TURKEY'S ECONOMIC GROWTH-

    Regarding Turkey's economy, Gul said that Turkey reached an economic
    growth of 25 percent in the last three years.

    Referring to the recent success of a Turkish company in winning the
    tender to construct subway network in Dubai, Gul confirmed that he
    supported and promoted that (Turkish) company during his visit to
    United Arab Emirates as the subway construction was a very big project.
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