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Turkish President and Finnish President joint press conference
ANKARA (A.A) - 29.03.2011 - Turkish President Abdullah Gul said Tuesday that a person must be fair when questioning the standards of democracy and human rights in Turkey.
Speaking at a joint press conference with his Finnish counterpart Tarja Halonen in Ankara, President Gul said that "everyone can use democratic rights within the frame of laws and regulations. Everyone can make criticisms and hold demonstrations within the boundaries of laws. Such acts must take place within the frame of laws. Otherwise, acts not within the boundaries of laws will not be welcomed neither in the west nor the east".
When reminded by a Finnish journalist about comments that Turkey was being presented as a democratic model to the countries of Northern Africa and the Middle East and asked what he thought on the issue, Gul said that Turkey could be a source of inspiration for those countries.
As you know, Turkey has a Muslim population and is a country with a democracy and free market economy. Our achievements in recent years are being watched by our neighbors. Countries like Libya, Tunisia, and Egypt have historic ties with Turkey. There is a lot we can learn from each other, Gul said.
Turkish President Abdullah Gul said Tuesday that Finland had always extended support to Turkey's European Union (EU) membership and he believed that Finland would continue on with its support of Turkey in the EU.
Speaking at a joint press conference with his Finnish counterpart Tarja Halonen in Ankara, President Gul said that he was pleased to host Halonen in Turkey.
I had visited Finland in 2008. During my visit to Finland, I received warm hospitality, Gul said.
We have a friendship of long years with Halonen. We worked together with Halonen while I was at the Council of Europe, Gul noted.
Turkey has excellent relations with Finland. Finland gained independence in 1918 and we signed agreements with them and established diplomatic relations, Gul said.
Turkey received the status of a candidate for the EU in Helsinki in 1999. At that time, Halonen was Finland's Prime Minister. Finland has always supported Turkey's EU bid and we believe that such a support would continue, Gul said.
During our talks with Halonen, we discussed bilateral relations and issues pertaining to the EU. We want to boost our economic relations with Finland, Gul said.
We have informed Halonen that we want to work with Finland in the energy sector. Finland is one of the most successful countries of the world when it comes to nuclear and alternative energy, Gul said.
Aside from visiting Ankara, Halonen will also pay a visit to Sanliurfa to see the Ataturk Dam and the South-East Anatolia Project. She wishes to get a complete picture of Turkey, Gul said.
I hope that Halonen's current visit will strengthen our bilateral relations, Gul also said.
Speaking at a joint press conference with his Finnish counterpart Tarja Halonen in Ankara, President Gul said that "everyone can use democratic rights within the frame of laws and regulations. Everyone can make criticisms and hold demonstrations within the boundaries of laws. Such acts must take place within the frame of laws. Otherwise, acts not within the boundaries of laws will not be welcomed neither in the west nor the east".
When reminded by a Finnish journalist about comments that Turkey was being presented as a democratic model to the countries of Northern Africa and the Middle East and asked what he thought on the issue, Gul said that Turkey could be a source of inspiration for those countries.
As you know, Turkey has a Muslim population and is a country with a democracy and free market economy. Our achievements in recent years are being watched by our neighbors. Countries like Libya, Tunisia, and Egypt have historic ties with Turkey. There is a lot we can learn from each other, Gul said.
Turkish President Abdullah Gul said Tuesday that Finland had always extended support to Turkey's European Union (EU) membership and he believed that Finland would continue on with its support of Turkey in the EU.
Speaking at a joint press conference with his Finnish counterpart Tarja Halonen in Ankara, President Gul said that he was pleased to host Halonen in Turkey.
I had visited Finland in 2008. During my visit to Finland, I received warm hospitality, Gul said.
We have a friendship of long years with Halonen. We worked together with Halonen while I was at the Council of Europe, Gul noted.
Turkey has excellent relations with Finland. Finland gained independence in 1918 and we signed agreements with them and established diplomatic relations, Gul said.
Turkey received the status of a candidate for the EU in Helsinki in 1999. At that time, Halonen was Finland's Prime Minister. Finland has always supported Turkey's EU bid and we believe that such a support would continue, Gul said.
During our talks with Halonen, we discussed bilateral relations and issues pertaining to the EU. We want to boost our economic relations with Finland, Gul said.
We have informed Halonen that we want to work with Finland in the energy sector. Finland is one of the most successful countries of the world when it comes to nuclear and alternative energy, Gul said.
Aside from visiting Ankara, Halonen will also pay a visit to Sanliurfa to see the Ataturk Dam and the South-East Anatolia Project. She wishes to get a complete picture of Turkey, Gul said.
I hope that Halonen's current visit will strengthen our bilateral relations, Gul also said.
