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Turkish Press Review, 01-09-12
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Summary of the political and economic
news in the Turkish press this morning
12.09.2001
CONTENTS
[01] WORLD IN SHOCK: TERRORIST ATTACKS HIT THE US
[02] TURKEY CONDEMNS TERRORIST ATTACKS IN THE US
[03] AKUT: "WE ARE READY FOR HELP"
[04] AMERICAN DIPLOMATS TO VISIT TURKEY
[05] EP: TURKEY HAS ONE YEAR FOR REFORMS
[06] VASILIOU: CYPRUS WILL ENTER THE EU
[07] DIPLOMATS TOUR ANATOLIA
[08] TURKISH SOLDIERS IN MACEDONIA
[09] MATTHYSEN'S STATEMENT ON CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS IN TURKEY
[10] LAST WARNING BY YUCELEN
[11] TURK ON THE HUNGER STRIKE
[12] ERDOGAN RECEIVES FOGG
[13] HALMAN RECEIVES THE "CULTURAL HORIZONS"
[14] DERVIS HOLDS MEETINGS WITH ECONOMY BUREAUCRATS
[15] DERVIS MEETS WITH THE IMF DELEGATION
[16] SERDENGECTI'S STATEMENT
[17] IMAI ON TOYOTA'S INVESTMENTS IN TURKEY
[18] ONE GOLD AND ONE SILVER
[19] YILDIZ ARAS WINS KARATE GOLD
[20] FROM THE COLUMNS... FROM THE COLUMNS... FROM THE COLUMNS...
[21] TERROR RECOGNIZES NO BORDERS BY MUSTAFA BALBAY (CUMHURIYET)
[01] WORLD IN SHOCK: TERRORIST ATTACKS HIT THE US
The worst terrorist attack in the U.S. history destroyed New York's
landmark World Trade Center, damaged the Pentagon and shook financial
markets around the world yesterday. Three planes commandeered by unknown
hijackers slammed into the Pentagon and the World Trade Center, burying
thousands of people alive. Life came to a standstill in the US and all
around the world after the several terrorist attacks. The twin 110-story
World Trade Center towers lay toppled and in ruins. A state of emergency
was declared in New York. Most of the federal government offices were
closed for the day. President Bush condemned the attacks and branded them
an "apparent terrorist" action. The attacks hit the financial markets in
the US and all around the world. As the US financial markets will stay
closed on Wednesday, the attacks are considered as a turning point for the
history of the world economy, appearing to bring about a considerable
decrease in the world prosperity. /All Papers/
[02] TURKEY CONDEMNS TERRORIST ATTACKS IN THE US
President Ahmet Necdet Sezer and Prime Minister Bulent Ecevit conveyed
their condolences to the US President Bush condemning the terrorist attacks
and stating that Turkish nation felt the pain of the American people. After
the attacks, Ecevit met with his deputies, representatives from the Office
of the Chief of the General Staff and Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Meanwhile, the National Security Council (MGK) held an extraordinary
meeting to evaluate the developments. Ecevit said that they were following
the developments very closely. The security measures for the American
Embassies in Turkey increased. Since US ambassador to Ankara, Robert
Pearson was currently in the US, the extraordinary meeting was held with
the Undersecretary of the American Embassy. Deputy Prime Minister Devlet
Bahceli and Husamettin Ozkan, the MGK Secretary General Tuncer Kilinc,
Interior Minister Rustu Kazim Yucelen and Foreign Ministry Undersecretary
Faruk Logoglu attended the meeting chaired by Ecevit. They evaluated the
possible consequences of a possible US retaliation and how Turkey would be
affected by such a retaliation. The security measures in Istanbul and Izmir
near the American Embassies and the Incirlik Air Base were also increased.
/All Papers/
[03] AKUT: "WE ARE READY FOR HELP"
In a statement concerning the terrorist attack against the US, the Chairman
of the Turkish Search and Rescue Team (AKUT), Nasuh Mahruki, stated that as
soon as they had learned the attack against the US, they were immediately
prepared. He added, "We have established a team of 12 people and applied to
the US Embassy in Ankara, Prime Ministry and the Ministry of Foreign
Affairs. However, they have not ask for help. If we receive such a call, we
are ready." /Hurriyet/
[04] AMERICAN DIPLOMATS TO VISIT TURKEY
The international pressure over Turkey on the Cyprus issue is increasing
gradually. After the pressure by the EU commissioner demanding a solution
no matter the conditions, the US will also increase her pressure over
Turkey by sending high level diplomats to Turkey. The US Assistant
Secretary of State Richard Armitage and the US diplomat responsible for
European and Asian Affairs, Elisabeth Jones are expected to visit Turkey
next week with a busy agenda. The issues which are expected to be discussed
are the Cyprus issue, Iraq, European Security and Defense Identity (ESDI),
the development in the Caspian region and pipelines. Contrary to Turkey,
the US believes that Greek Cypriot Administration's admittance to the EU
might be a great opportunity for a permanent solution on the island.
/Cumhuriyet/
[05] EP: TURKEY HAS ONE YEAR FOR REFORMS
After a major controversy between Turkey and the European Parliament over a
parliamentary report on Cyprus, the EU body’s annual report on Turkey had a
partially settling effect on Tuesday. The report, prepared by French
Conservative Alain Lamassoure, said the period between autumn 2001 and
autumn 2002 was of crucial importance for Turkey’s EU membership.” We have
to see reform on key issues, from democratization to foreign policy
questions,” Lamasssoure said. /Turkish News/
[06] VASILIOU: CYPRUS WILL ENTER THE EU
The Greek Cypriots will enter the European Union (EU) whether or not there
is a solution on the Island, the Chief Greek Cypriot negotiator with the
Union stated in Washington. George Vasiliou, said that the division of the
island into two independent states was unacceptable, both to the Greek
Cypriots and the international community. He added that the absence of a
solution to the Cyprus problem was directly caused by the attitudes of the
President Rauf Denktas and Ankara. /Turkish News/
[07] DIPLOMATS TOUR ANATOLIA
Some 29 foreign diplomats, including 16 ambassadors, arrived in Diyarbakir
to visit a number of historic and touristic sites in Southeastern Anatolia
yesterday. The diplomats were invited by the Southeastern Anatolia Project
(GAP) Development Administration. They will travel to Sanliurfa after
completing a tour that will include a journey from Diyarbakir to Mardin.
/Turkish News/
[08] TURKISH SOLDIERS IN MACEDONIA
It was stated that Turkish soldiers in Macedonia would begin their duty
today. NATO Spokesman Major Barry Johnson said in a press conference that
Italian and Turkish troops will join the disarming activities in Macedonia
today. /Cumhuriyet/
[09] MATTHYSEN'S STATEMENT ON CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS IN TURKEY
Belgian Ambassador to Turkey, Jan Matthysen said that the constitutional
amendments are essential for Turkey's admittance to the EU. Stating that
they believed Turkish Parliament which would discuss the constitutional
amendment package, would take the best decision for Turkey, Matthysen said,
"Most of the Turkish citizens want Turkey to be a member of the EU. We
expect the Turkish Parliament to make decisions in accelerating Turkey's
accession period to the EU." /Cumhuriyet/
[10] LAST WARNING BY YUCELEN
Minister of the Interior, Rustu Kazim Yucelen, has interrupted his official
visit to Syria and returned to Turkey last morning. During the press
conference he held at Ataturk Airport , he said he was deeply saddened by
the bombing attack which occurred in Istanbul and said, "I send my
condolences to the Turkish nation and the security forces. I went to Syria
to sign an Agreement of Security and Cooperation Agreement but interrupted
my visit." Yucelen, saying that nobody can bargain with the Turkish State,
added, "The Turkish State will not tolerate those who offend the State and
work against the nation. This is the last warning." /Sabah/
[11] TURK ON THE HUNGER STRIKE
Minister of Justice, Hikmet Sami Turk, stated that 25,000 people had been
on a hunger strike and 172 people had been carrying out death fasts. He
added that organizing hunger strikes and death fasts will be considered as
crime with the new draft law, prepared by the Ministry of Justice. /Sabah/
[12] ERDOGAN RECEIVES FOGG
Justice and Development Party (AKP) leader Recep Tayyip Erdogan received
Karen Fogg, European Commission Representative of Turkey. After the meeting
which was closed to the press, Erdogan and Fogg answered journalists'
questions. Fogg told journalists that she paid a cordial visit to AKP, and
obtained information on the party program, and the perspective of the party
in economic and social issues in particular. Fogg added that they hoped all
the political parties in Turkey know the EU well, and that the progressive
ideas of the EU to inspire the party programs. AKP leader Erdogan said they
informed Karen Fogg on the party's attitude towards economic and social
issues, and said they give emphasis to the relations between Turkey and the
EU in the globalization area. /Turkish Daily News/
[13] HALMAN RECEIVES THE "CULTURAL HORIZONS"
The first Minister of Culture Talat Halman will receive the book titled
"Cultural Horizons" prepared as a gift for him with the contributions of
Prime Minister Bulent Ecevit and 72 academicians and writers including
Bernard Lewis, Ekrem Akurgal and former UNESCO Director-General Federico
Mayor on September 15th. The book, which was prepared in dedication to
Halman's successful life, includes scientific articles, short stories,
essays and poems in Turkish, English and other languages. /Cumhuriyet/
[14] DERVIS HOLDS MEETINGS WITH ECONOMY BUREAUCRATS
Economy bureaucrats held a meeting chaired by the State Minister
responsible for Economy, Kemal Dervis, to evaluate the possible
developments in economy following the terrorist action organized against
the US. The meeting was also attended by the Governor of Central Bank,
Sureyya Serdengecti, Undersecretary of Treasury, Faik Oztrak, Chairman of
the Banking Regulation and Supervision Board, Engin Akcakoca and Chairman
of the Capital Markets Council, Dogan Cansizlar. Following the meeting,
Dervis issued a written statement which said, "The Turkish economic
administration began to follow the economic and financial developments
throughout the world closely. The Turkish economic administration has
evaluated the reflections of the developments taking place in the
international markets on Turkey following the terrorist action through an
intensive coordination. This terrorist action will not affect the Turkish
economy directly but its possible impacts over the international markets
will be closely followed." /Hurriyet/
[15] DERVIS MEETS WITH THE IMF DELEGATION
The Minister of State Kemal Dervis met with the IMF delegation headed by
Juha Kahkonen yesterday morning. During the two-hour meeting macro economic
targets for the year 2002 and estimates for the last quarter of the year
were discussed. The Undersecretary of Treasury Faik Oztrak and Deputy
Governor of the Central Bank Sukru Binay also attended the meeting. IMF's
Turkey Desk Chief Kahkonen later visited Chairman of the Privatization
Board, Ugur Bayar. The delegation is expected to pay a visit to the Union
of Turkish Chambers and Stock Exchanges (TOBB). Kahkonen said he will
attend a meeting with Turkish authorities next week in London to inform the
British investors about Turkish economic program. /Turkiye/
[16] SERDENGECTI'S STATEMENT
Governor of Central Bank, Sureyya Serdengecti, gave a statement to CNN Turk
channel concerning the terrorist attack against the US and said, "Following
the developments in the US, a crisis desk was established in the Central
Bank. The goods and finance markets both in the US and the world have begun
to be closely followed. We are exchanging information with the other
Central Banks in the world concerning the precautions to be taken in this
field. First of all, the liquidity need will be met within the monetary
market, open market operations and Stock Exchanges rapidly and without
interruption. If additional precautions will be necessary, they will be
announced later." /Hurriyet/
[17] IMAI ON TOYOTA'S INVESTMENTS IN TURKEY
Toyota's Chairman on Europe, Akira Imai, has answered the questions of
"Hurriyet" daily at the International Frankfurt Automobile Fair and pointed
out that the economic crisis in Turkey cannot stop Toyota's investments in
Turkey. Imai resembled the economic crisis in Turkey to a marriage and said,
"In Turkey, we have always invested in the future. The Japanese people try
hard to save their marriage. This will be the situation in Turkey. We are
doing our best. The crisis does not occur only in Turkey, each market has
its ups and downs." /Hurriyet/
[18] ONE GOLD AND ONE SILVER
At the 14'th Mediterranean Games Turkish women athletes Mehtap Sızmaz won
the gold medal and Serap Aktaş the silver medal in marathon. Another gold
medal was brought by Nora Güner. She broke the Turkish record in 100 meters
and took the golden medal. Levorato from Italy took the silver and Patsou
from Greece the bronze medal. In women's volleyball the Turkish team took
the silver medal. /Türkiye/
[19] YILDIZ ARAS WINS KARATE GOLD
In the women's karate open category contest at the Mediterranean games, the
Turkish athlete Yıldız Aras earned the golden medal. Turkish athletes took
27 gold 9 silver and 10 Bronze medals. /Turkish News/
[20] FROM THE COLUMNS... FROM THE COLUMNS... FROM THE COLUMNS...
[21] TERROR RECOGNIZES NO BORDERS BY MUSTAFA BALBAY (CUMHURIYET)
Columnist Mustafa Balbay comments on the terrorist attack in to the US
centers. A summary of his column is as follows:
"It is difficult to define the incidents occurring in various US cities.
The doomsday which began with the airplane attacks on twin towers in New
York, which had become the symbol of world order both in the US and the
world, went on with the assault on Pentagon. People and societies who have
felt pain of terrorism underline the fact that they are against terrorism
wherever it may come from, whatever purpose it may have, and regardless of
to whom it is aimed. We repeat this statement once more. Terrorism is a
disaster with which no one should be confronted with. It has struck the US
citizens and institutions. The first information gathered suggest that the
perpetrators are unknown. It is very hard for the terrorist organizations
which seem to take the responsibility to carry out such an operation. A
terrorist organization at such a great scale is very difficult. Money,
technology, intelligence, and qualified personnel are necessary for the
execution of such an operation. The first sights of the incidents
recalled the Pearl Harbor attack to mind . The American people were not
directly faced with terrorism on such a great scale. The incident has shown
that terror did not recognize any borders, and those supporting terrorism
in one part of the world should bear in mind that it is never known when it
will strike others. In a sense, nothing will be the same any more following
this attack. The US definition of terrorism will change. We shall witness
a different attitude and action both within her borders and in various
parts of the world. However, these will not be enough to eradicate
terrorism altogether. Terrorist acts may end but terrorism will continue.
The main issue is to dry up the sources fostering terrorism. One of these
sources is the imbalance between the living standards seen throughout the
world. Imbalances stemming from globalization will not have a positive
affect on world peace. The attacks experienced in the US show that terror
has also globalized. The incident will influence the whole world. The EU,
NATO are on alert. We shall also be affected by it. If there is a Middle
East connection to it, the effect on us will be much greater. To what
extent can the Turkish economy already in a crisis be affected? We hope
the officials will take necessary precautions."
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