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Turkish Press Review, 01-12-19

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From: Turkish Directorate General of Press and Information <http://www.byegm.gov.tr>

<LINK href="http://www.byegm.gov.tr_yayinlarimiz_chr_pics_css/tpr.css" rel=STYLESHEET type=text/css> <map name="FPMap1"> <_map> Press &amp; Information Turkish Press Turkish Press Review &gt;&gt; Foreign Press Guide Summary of the political and economic news in the Turkish press this morning

19.12.2001


CONTENTS

  • [01] ECEVIT TO VISIT THE US
  • [02] ECEVIT EVALUATES RECENT DEVELOPMENTS CONCERNING AFGHANISTAN AND CYPRUS
  • [03] SPAIN: "WE WILL BROADEN TURKEY'S HORIZONS"
  • [04] YILMAZ: "NO ELECTIONS BEFORE 2004"
  • [05] CILLER: "ELECTIONS ARE THE ONLY SOLUTION"
  • [06] BAD WEATHER WREAKS HAVOC
  • [07] YUCELEN FLIES TO GERMANY
  • [08] SIR HANNAY BOOSTS MORALE ON CYPRUS
  • [09] TURK: "FAMILY COURTS WILL BE ESTABLISHED IN 2002"
  • [10] RUMSFELD: "SUPPORT TURKEY IN THE FIGHT AGAINST TERRORISM"
  • [11] IMF: "TURKISH ECONOMY WILL GROW BY 4.1% NEXT YEAR"
  • [12] WORLD BANK LOAN
  • [13] TURKEY SIGNS AIRBUS A400M PROJECT
  • [14] FROM THE COLUMNS...FROM THE COLUMNS...FROM THE COLUMNS
  • [15] HOW CLOSE ARE WE? BY SAMI KOHEN (MILLIYET)

  • [01] ECEVIT TO VISIT THE US

    Prime Minister Bulent Ecevit will pay an official visit to Washington at the invitation of President George W. Bush in mid-January. At a press conference yesterday, US State Department Spokesman Richard Boucher said that Afghanistan would be the main topic on the agenda during Ecevit's visit. Boucher added, "There are many issues to be discussed with theTurkish Premier, including Iraq, the Middle East and European Security and Defense Policy (ESDP)." /Hurriyet-Turkiye/

    [02] ECEVIT EVALUATES RECENT DEVELOPMENTS CONCERNING AFGHANISTAN AND CYPRUS

    Prime Minister Bulent Ecevit made remarks concerning Turkey's role in Afghanistan, Cyprus and economic crisis in an interview he gave to newspaper Cumhuriyet. Stating that Turkey would play an active role in Afghanistan, Ecevit said, "We'll contribute to the initiatives to form an Afghan national army. Turkey will stand by Afghanistan not for its own interests, but for the benefit of all Afghan people." Ecevit stated that Turkey would send troops to Afghanistan in the upcoming days and added he would present a comprehensive dossier to the US administration on the issue. "Turkey will help Afghanistan both revive its national values and re- establish its national institutions," said Ecevit. "We believe Afghanistan will then be able to end its domestic struggles, and sustain peace and stability." Responding a question on the recent situation on Cyprus, Ecevit said that he believed a permanent solution could be reached if the parties were left alone without anybody interfering. In addition, Ecevit also stated that he was hopeful about the new year and added that he believed Turkish economy would recover soon. /Cumhuriyet/

    [03] SPAIN: "WE WILL BROADEN TURKEY'S HORIZONS"

    Spanish Foreign Minister Joseph Pique declared yesterday his country's program concerning the EU Term Presidency which will begin on Jan. 1, 2002 and last for six months. In a press conference in Brussels, pointing to EU's enlargement process, Pique said that the accession process of ten countries, supposed to complete EU fullmembership negotiations in 2002, was demanding. Adding that Bulgaria, Romania and Turkey should not feel themselves excluded, he said, " We will bring a fresh breath of air for Turkey's fullmembership negotiations and will broaden its horizons." Regarding the European Security and Defense Policy (ESDI), Pique remarked that there were still certain problems and everything would be done to overcome them. /Turkiye/

    [04] YILMAZ: "NO ELECTIONS BEFORE 2004"

    Motherland Party (ANAP) leader and State Minister Mesut Yilmaz said yesterday that Turkey would not gain anything by early elections. Answering journalists' questions in Rize where he paid a visit on the occasion of Ramadan Bayram, Yilmaz said, "The coalition government will continue to rule the country until 2004. The Constitution foresees elections every five years. We will complete our term. Elections before April 2002, do not serve Turkey's interests. Our government will continue to cary out the economic program until this date." /Turkiye/

    [05] CILLER: "ELECTIONS ARE THE ONLY SOLUTION"

    Addressing a ceremony held in her party's Istanbul Province Chairmanship on the occasion of Ramadan Bayram, True Path Party (DYP) leader Tansu Ciller said, "We have good news for our citizens, we will bring the ballot box in front of the nation. The solution lies with the DYP." She added, "Citizens may discontented with Turkey's current situation. However, don't lose hope from its future. Because, we are ready to come to power." /Turkiye/

    [06] BAD WEATHER WREAKS HAVOC

    Bad weather conditions paralyzed life in Turkey during the Ramadan Holiday. While heavy rainfall and floods affected Western and Mediterrenean provinces, Thrace region was hit by snow. Snow which continued to fall during the holiday, wreaked havoc especially in Edirne, Kirklareli and Tekirdag. Schools remain closed in many provinces and towns in Marmara and Thrace regions. Snow and cold weather also hit Istanbul. Ships over 200 meters in length were not allowed through the Bosphorus. /All Papers/

    [07] YUCELEN FLIES TO GERMANY

    Interior Minister Rustu Kazim Yucelen traveled to Germany yesterday to be the official guest of his German counterpart Otto Schilly. Speaking to press before his departure at the Esenboga Airport, Yucelen said that he would hold a number of meetings with German officials who would brief him on the issue of extradition of the Union of Islamic Communities leader Metin Kaplan's. Yucelen remarked that fighting against organized crime, drug and human trafficking and terrorism was a matter which exceeded beyond the borders of the nation-states. Stating that more incorporate efforts were needed to bolster the international cooperation in the aftermath of the Sept. 11, Yucelen said, "Both Germany and Turkey seek new opportunities to boost their cooperation regarding the issues threatening their security, " said Yucelen. "What will be on the spotlights during my meetings in Germany is the fight against terrorism." Among the main issues to be discussed are deportation of Metin Kaplan and improving bilateral cooperation in the fight against drug trafficking and illegal immigration. /Cumhuriyet/

    [08] SIR HANNAY BOOSTS MORALE ON CYPRUS

    Britain's Special Envoy to Cyprus Sir David Hannay visited Cyprus yesterday and met with Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) President Rauf Denktas and Greek Cypriot leader Glafkos Clerides. Hannay also met with Greek and Turkish Cypriot political representatives to boost morale on the island before the face-to-face meetings between Clerides and Denktas. Political representatives argued that the European Union should re-evaluate the newly emerging atmosphere on the island, which is full of new hopes and promises, and should give its full support to both parties in their efforts to reach a permanent solution on the island. /Cumhuriyet/

    [09] TURK: "FAMILY COURTS WILL BE ESTABLISHED IN 2002"

    Justice Minister Hikmet Sami Turk said that there is a new structuring in the judicial system and that the family courts would be established in 2002. Turk said, "There will be judges who will guide the married couples with their advice at the family courts. Similarly, sociologists and psychologists will serve as deputy judges." /Sabah/

    [10] RUMSFELD: "SUPPORT TURKEY IN THE FIGHT AGAINST TERRORISM"

    US Defense Minister Donald Rumsfeld said yesterday that Turkey should be supported in the fight against terrorism. Rumsfeld also said that " no decision need to be taken by the United Nations for any operation other than Afghanistan." Addressing NATO defense ministers, Sabahattin Cakmakoglu, Turkish Defense Minister, stated that Turkey for many years was fighting against terrorism and would continue its fight until the problem is solved. /Hürriyet/

    [11] IMF: "TURKISH ECONOMY WILL GROW BY 4.1% NEXT YEAR"

    IMF's report entitled "World Economic Outlook" stated that Turkish economy is expected to grow by 4.1% next year and that the yearly inflation rate is to be 46.4%. The report also pointed out the negative effects of the Sept. 11 attacks and that Turkey also had its share from these effects. The IMF report also noted that the Turkish economy will shrink by 6.1% and the inflation rate will be 53.9% in average in 2001. /Milliyet/

    [12] WORLD BANK LOAN

    Turkish Work Institution (ISKUR) is initiating the Privatization Social Support Project in order to re-employ 32,000 people, who are the victims of economic crisis and privatization. A loan amounting to $4.8 million will be received for this project, for which the World Bank will give a loan amounting to a total of $250 million. If the project can be implemented rapidly and effectively, this amount might be increased to $10 million. All the necessary agreements and bureaucratic procedures have been completed and project implementation documents have been prepared so the project resources can begin to be used. /Milliyet/

    [13] TURKEY SIGNS AIRBUS A400M PROJECT

    Turkey signed the Airbus A400M project, which is considered as one of the most important elements of European defense in the future. Turkey has a share of 5.6% in the project, which covers a total of 196 planes. As part of this, Turkish Aviation Industry facilitaties will contribute to the production of A400M planes by 6.7%. The number of planes that Ankara ordered was determined as 10. /Milliyet/

    [14] FROM THE COLUMNS...FROM THE COLUMNS...FROM THE COLUMNS

    [15] HOW CLOSE ARE WE? BY SAMI KOHEN (MILLIYET)

    Columnist Sami Kohen comments on Turkish-EU relations. A summary of his broadcast is as follows:

    " The EU stance displayed at the Laeken summit can be regarded as a holiday gift. In the Laeken declaration released last Saturday, two points reflecting EU views regarding Turkey were stated. First, there was the paragraph which mentioned that the time to begin accession negotiations with Turkey was getting closer. Second, a decision was made which envisaged Turkey's equal participation in the convention to form the future of EU. What may be reason behind such a stance? How close is Turkey to EU today? There are a series of factors in reaching such a point in relations with the EU. Among these factors, there is the determination displayed by Turkey in carrying out certain reforms, including the amendments to the Constitution, and the efforts it exerted for the resumption of talks in in Cyprus and reaching an agreement on ESDP can be cited. The EU circles view these developments as displaying the seriousness of Turkey's intention to integrate with the EU. In addition, there are two other factors regarded as important by the EU, such as the increasing geostrategic importance of Turkey following the Sept. 11 attacks. Europeans are taking the role Turkey wants to play as an important world power into consideration. Meanwhile, the EU is trying to complete the negotiation process with 10 countries within the enlargement plan. The trend to consider Turkey together with Romania and Bulgaria is gaining ground. Even if it may be stated in the EU declaration that Turkey's membership process is getting closer, Turkey should not take it for granted. Furthermore, no certain date has been pronounced. If the factors leading EU to declare its new intention are still there, that is, if Turkey continues its reform policies, carries out the expected changes, and if progress is seen in the Cyprus problem, the decision to begin membership accession talks may be issued at the end of 2002 or at the beginning of 2003. It is a great opportunity to have Spain as term pesident during the first six months of the new year. In brief, how close we are to our goal will be determined by continuing to display the same resolution and speed we have shown recently."

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