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    Anatolian Times, Turkey
    May 14 2006

    Erdogan On So-called Armenian Genocide Allegations


    ANKARA - ``I believe that the French parliament will not bring
    forward so-called Armenian genocide (allegations) as a virus between
    the two countries (Turkey and France) which have significant
    relations,`` said Turkish PM Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
    Before flying to Austria to participate in the EU-Latin America
    Summit, Erdogan underlined deep-rooted bilateral relations, and
    expressed belief that common sense will prevail at the French
    parliament.

    ``Because, Turkish-French relations are not just ordinary
    relations,`` he stressed.

    Erdogan stated that French companies are ranked the first among
    foreign companies investing in Turkey.

    ``We will have meetings in Vienna,`` said Erdogan when answering a
    question if he has talked to French authorities regarding the
    resolution on so-called Armenian genocide allegations.

    ``As you know, I had a meeting with executives of French companies
    working in Turkey yesterday. They think that this is a very unjust
    move against Turkey. They said that it is impossible for them to
    accept such a thing. They told me that the chairmen of their
    companies are holding talks with necessary French authorities, and
    assured me that they will convey our views to them and demand that
    this injustice will be overcome,`` he noted.


    -EU-LATIN AMERICA SUMMIT-

    Briefing reporters on the EU-Latin America summit and the bilateral
    meetings he will have on the margin of this summit, Erdogan said that
    he is invited as a special guest to the summit.

    According to Erdogan, executives of 60 countries, including those of
    33 Latin American and Caribbean countries, will participate in the
    summit in which democracy, human rights and international peace will
    be debated.

    Erdogan indicated that he will meet Austrian Chancellor Wolfgang
    Schuessel and exchange views on bilateral relations as well as
    international topics.

    ``We will have the opportunity to debate our EU membership bid,
    especially the screening process and negotiations,`` he stressed.


    -D-8 SUMMIT-

    Erdogan said that he will proceed to Indonesia after his visit to
    Austria to attend D-8 summit.

    Noting that Indonesian President will chair the meeting to be held on
    May 13th, Erdogan said that Iranian and Nigerian presidents,
    Malaysian and Pakistani prime ministers, and Egyptian foreign
    minister will participate in the summit.

    Erdogan drew attention that the D-8 initiative was launched as ``a
    development cooperation mechanism`` under leadership of Turkey, and
    stated that D-8 aims to enhance cooperation among countries which
    have rich natural resources and significant man power.

    According to Erdogan, a Bali Declaration, D-8 Preferential Trade
    Agreement, and an administrative cooperation agreement in area of
    customs will be signed at the end of the summit.
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