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Turkish Press Review, 97-07-16

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From: Turkish Ministry of Foreign Affairs <http://www.mfa.gov.tr>


CONTENTS

  • [01] DEMIREL: "CAUCASUS IS VERY IMPORTANT FOR TURKEY"
  • [02] US: "YILMAZ IS IMPRESSIVE"
  • [03] FULL SUPPORT FOR TRNC
  • [04] MOODY'S ASSIGNS CREDIT RATING TO EXIMBANK
  • [05] PORT OF LONDON AUTHORITY LEADS TRADE MISSION TO TURKEY
  • [06] TURKISH ADVERTISERS YOUTH GROUP ESTABLISHED UNDER IAA
  • [07] SCIENTISTS VISIT MOUNT NEMRUT
  • [08] AUTOMOTIVES LOOKING BETTER
  • [09] TWO VILLAGE GUARDS KILLED IN CLASHES WITH TERRORISTS
  • [10] GROZNI-ISTANBUL FLIGHTS
  • [11] ACADEMIC COOPERATION WITH MACEDONIA

  • TURKISH PRESS REVIEW

    JULY 16, 1997

    Summary of the political and economic news in the Turkish press this morning

    [01] DEMIREL: "CAUCASUS IS VERY IMPORTANT FOR TURKEY"

    President Suleyman Demirel returned from his two-day official visit to Tbilisi, Georgia yesterday. During the visit, Turkey and Georgia signed a declaration that will increase cooperation between the two countries. According to the declaration, the parties stressed the importance to the region of the transportation of Central Asian oil to world markets. Both parties repeated their wishes and expectations that a significant amount of Central Asian and Caspian oil should pass through Georgia and Turkey and that the oil pipeline would soon be finished.

    On his last day in Tbilisi, Demirel met with Georgian Speaker of Parliament Zrab Jvania and said that different ethnic groups could exist within one country because concepts, such as democracy, human rights and equality would ensure the living together of many people under one flag. Demirel noted that peace in the Caucasus was very important for Turkey. Jvania said, for his part, that they appreciated the efforts of Demirel to improve relations between the two countries. He added that they wanted to integrate with Europe, and Turkey was an example of how that could be done and there were many other things that could be learned from Turkey. On his arrival at Ankara's Esenboga Airport, Demirel held a press conference and said that eleven agreements, which virtually complete the legal infrastructure of cooperation between the two countries, were signed during his visit to Tbilisi. /Sabah/

    [02] US: "YILMAZ IS IMPRESSIVE"

    The Clinton administration praised the Yilmaz government on the occasion of the vote of confidence it received from Turkish Parliament on Saturday. "He is an impressive individual" State Department spokesman Nicholas Burns said of prime minister and chairman of the Mortherland Party (ANAP) Mesut Yilmaz. "We are very pleased to work with Prime Minister Yilmaz" Burns said. "We have a lot of experience of working with him. We were impressed by the fact that he now has the ability to govern effectively. After the period of uncertainty in Turkish policies with the government's composition, it is good to have a partner in Ankara. We look forward to working with him on a variety of issues -bilateral, NATO issues, and of course, the Greek-Turkish issues that are so important to us" Burns said.

    Burns, referring to the talks in New York between the Greek Cypriot Leader and the Turkish Cypriot President, said: "We are very pleased they took place. We think that face-to-face dialogue on the issue of Cyprus is quite important. In fact, it is essential. And the US would certainly support a second round of talks if that can be agreed to. We hope very much it will be agreed to" he told a news briefing. Meanwhile, US President Clinton's coordinator for Cyprus, Richard Holbrooke, will travel to Europe, in two weeks to consult with allies on Cyprus. /Hurriyet/

    [03] FULL SUPPORT FOR TRNC

    Deputy Prime Minister Bulent Ecevit received Turkish Cypriot Ambassador in Ankara Nazif Borman and his delegation yesterday. Ecevit noted that State Minister Sukru Sina Gurel and he would go to the island on 20 July to participate in the 23rd anniversary ceremonies of the 1974 Peace Operation. Ecevit stated that Southern Cyprus was being made into a military base, therefore, balances in the Eastern Mediterranean were deteriorating and the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) constituted a guarantee for Turkey. Noting that the S-300 missiles, which Russia sold to the Greek Cypriot side, threatened even the internal regions of Turkey, Ecevit said that they could not overlook this situation and they would therefore increase military measures in the TRNC. /Cumhuriyet/

    [04] MOODY'S ASSIGNS CREDIT RATING TO EXIMBANK

    Moody's Investor's Service has for the first time assigned a long term foreign currency debt rating of B1 to the Export Credit Bank of Turkey (Turk Eximbank) for its issue of $200 million Floating Rate Notes due in 2000. Moody's said that the rating reflects the key role that the bank plays in the Turkish economy as the primary source of support for Turkish exports. It also reflects the bank's 100 percent ownership by the Treasury and support provided by the Treasury in guaranteeing losses the bank may incur as a result of political risks. /All papers/

    [05] PORT OF LONDON AUTHORITY LEADS TRADE MISSION TO TURKEY

    A mission to increase trade between the Port of London and ports in the eastern Mediterranean will be led by the Port of London Authority (PLA) later this month. A reception and trade display will be hosted by the PLA in the British Consulate-General in Istanbul on July 17. British Ambassador to Turkey, David Logan, will be attending the event which is aimed at ports and organizations in the region that are trading with the UK. /All papers/

    [06] TURKISH ADVERTISERS YOUTH GROUP ESTABLISHED UNDER IAA

    A Turkish Youth Group which has been organized under the auspices of the Turkish Committee of the International Advertisers' Association (IAA) has been opened, bringing the total number of youth organizations belonging to IAA to 18. The IAA is the only organization which brings advertising agencies, advertisers, the media and public relations and research agencies together on an international platform. /All papers/

    [07] SCIENTISTS VISIT MOUNT NEMRUT

    Sixteen members of the International Association for Cultural Research have gathered in southern Anatolia to get a close-up view of the famous, gigantic sculptures on Mount Nemrut in the province of Adiyaman. Scientists from Azerbaijan, Kenya, Germany, the Netherlands, the US and India were able to get a firsthand look at the ancient statues which date back to the Commagene Kingdom and which dominate the 2150-meter peak. Azerbaijani expert Farida Tristjanson pointed out that the 2000-year-old sculptures are on the World Cultural Legacy List. The group also visited Arsemia, Cendere Bridge and Karakus Hill during their trip. /Cumhuriyet/

    [08] AUTOMOTIVES LOOKING BETTER

    Compared to June last year, the automotives sector this past June looks a lot better with a 14 percent increase which translates into a total of 22,697 cars.

    The last six months shows a one percent increase with a total production of 111,247 units. Total production of all classes of motor vehicles came to 180,478 for the last six months with a nine percent increase over the same period last year. Sector leaders note that the upswing in production points to a new surge of activity in the economy. /Sabah/

    [09] TWO VILLAGE GUARDS KILLED IN CLASHES WITH TERRORISTS

    In clashes between the security forces and PKK terrorists in the eastern Anatolian province of Van, two village guards were killed yesterday. A terrorist also died in the clash. Operations for apprehending the terrorists continue. /Sabah/

    [10] GROZNI-ISTANBUL FLIGHTS

    Following a customs union recently set up between Russia and Georgia, regular passenger flights between Chechenya and Turkey will start tomorrow. Last week the airport in the Chechen capital of Grozni was opened for international filghts, and the destinations of the first international flights from this airport are Istanbul and Dubai in the United Arab Emirates. /Sabah/

    [11] ACADEMIC COOPERATION WITH MACEDONIA

    Gazi University in Ankara and St. Kliment Ohridski University in Macedonia have signed a protocol for academic cooperation. The protocol envisages steps for improving bilateral cooperation in education, economy and tourism. /Hurriyet/

    END


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