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Turkish Press Review, 98-05-27

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

27.05.98

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


CONTENTS

  • [01] NSC GATHERS TO DISCUSS VITAL ISSUES
  • [02] DENKTAS: "NO NEW IMPROVEMENT"
  • [03] INTERNATIONAL SUPPORT FOR CASPIAN OIL
  • [04] PUBLIC WORKS AND HOUSING MINISTER GIVES FLOOD DETAILS
  • [05] ROMANIAN PREMIER CONTINUES HIS VISIT
  • [06] TURKISH-AMERICAN DELEGATION TO VISIT TURKEY AND AZERBAIJAN
  • [07] INTERIOR MINISTER TO VISIT US
  • [08] TASAR IN ESTONIA
  • [09] US WANTS MORE TRADE WITH TURKEY
  • [10] 10 NEW FERRY-BOATS FOR ITALIAN LINE
  • [11] OECD REPORT
  • [12] US CONCERN OVER S-300 MISSILES
  • [13] BIR IN ISRAEL
  • [14] THE GUARDIAN PROPOSES SATELLITE STRUGGLE AGAINST PKK
  • [15] MENZIR IN COPENHAGEN
  • [16] US LAWYERS' COMMITTEE VISITS TURKEY
  • [17] IRANIAN PROPOSALS FOR OIL TRANSPORTATION
  • [18] TENSION IN FRENCH-TURCO RELATIONS
  • [19] TURKEY TO WAIT FOR CARDIFF SUMMIT
  • [20] HIGH STANDARDS IN TRNC UNIVERSITIES
  • [21] ENVIRONMENT AWARD TO PROF. BOYDAK
  • [22] TRNC FLOOD DISASTER AID

  • [01] NSC GATHERS TO DISCUSS VITAL ISSUES

    The National Security Council (NSC) gathered yesterday at the Presidential Palace in Ankara to discuss issues vital to the country. The recent flooding in the western Black Sea region was one of the main topics during the meeting. The council discussed the necessary measures to be taken in an effort to cover the millions of dollars in damage. The meeting, chaired by President Suleyman Demirel, also touched on the case of Akin Birdal, who was attacked by gunmen two weeks ago. Interior Minister Murat Basesgioglu gave a briefing on the incident.

    Terrorism, the Cyprus missile threat, Greece and Cyprus were among the the other issues discussed. Ties with Europe were also on the agenda. Gen.Ismail Hakki Karadayi also briefed the council about his recent visit to Russia, from which he returned with positive results. /All papers/

    [02] DENKTAS: "NO NEW IMPROVEMENT"

    US special coordinator to Cyprus, Thomas Miller met yesterday with the President of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC), Rauf Denktas. Evaluating the meeting as "fruitless" Denktas said that if the European Union (EU) continued with its "double standard" attitude, the TRNC would intensify efforts to join forces with Turkey. /Sabah/

    [03] INTERNATIONAL SUPPORT FOR CASPIAN OIL

    At the "The Tale of Two Seas: Black Sea-Caspian Regions Conference" in Istanbul, proposed pipeline routes for Caspian oil and natural gas were discussed yesterday. At the conference, Turkey stressed that it was against the transportation of Caspian oil through the Turkish Straits. Chairman of the International Energy Agency (IEA), Robert Priddle said that they supported Turkey's proposals about a pipeline route for Caspian oil and natural gas.

    Meanwhile, the Undersecretary of the US Trade Department, Jan Kalicki stressed that they were against any pipeline route projects to transport Caspian oil and natural gas through Iran. /Cumhuriyet/

    [04] PUBLIC WORKS AND HOUSING MINISTER GIVES FLOOD DETAILS

    Public Works and Housing Minister Yasar Topcu announced yesterday that the towns of Bartin, Bolu, Zonguldak and Karabuk which are among the 11 cities hit by the devastating floods and landslides which happened last week in the western Black Sea and east Mediterranean regions, will be given special attention. The floods have led to 19 deaths, while eight people are still missing. Topcu noted that his ministry has taken the necessary measures to prevent further damage and normalize peoples' lives in the disaster regions , adding that over one trillion liras had been sent to the regional administrations. /Milliyet/

    [05] ROMANIAN PREMIER CONTINUES HIS VISIT

    Romanian Prime Minister Radu Vasile is continuing his official visit in Turkey. Accompanied by Turkey's Ambassador to Bucharest, Volkan Bozkir, Vasile met yesterday with president of the Istanbul Stock Exchange(IMKB), Osman Birsen, who briefed him about the system used by the IMKB. /Milliyet/

    [06] TURKISH-AMERICAN DELEGATION TO VISIT TURKEY AND AZERBAIJAN

    A delegation from the Assembly of Turkish-American Associations will visit Istanbul, Ankara and Azerbaijan between May 30-June 10, the Anatolia news agency reported. President Suleyman Demirel and Azerbaijani President Haydar Aliyev are expected to receive the delegation. The visit aims to bring the members of the Assembly of the Turkish-American Associations together with representatives of the Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs), private sector and state officials in Turkey. Turkish Foreign Minister Ismail Cem will receive the delegation on June 5, which will later proceed to Baku on June 6 and return to the US on June 9.

    [07] INTERIOR MINISTER TO VISIT US

    Turkish Interior Minister Murat Basesgioglu will go to the US on June 7 to attend a "UN Special Meeting for the Struggle Against Drugs". The meeting will be held in New York on 8-10 June, the Anatolia news agency reported. Basesgioglu will return to Turkey on June 11.

    [08] TASAR IN ESTONIA

    Turkish Minister of Agriculture and Rural Affairs, Mustafa Tasar, went to Estonia yesterday to participate in the 21st European Regional Conference of the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) to be held in Tallinn, Estonia on 25-29 May, the Anatolia news agency reported.

    [09] US WANTS MORE TRADE WITH TURKEY

    US International Trade Undersecretary David L.Aaron, during a press meeting held prior to a "At the crossroads of the world" conference for the development of Turkish-US relations, said that during the conference 60 different projects, which will raise Turkish-US relations to a new level, would be discussed and added that the US wanted to make exports worth $20 billion to Turkey.

    Expressing the important role which Turkey plays in the region, Aaron noted that with the implementation of the new projects, Turkey's role in the region would be strengthened. Aaron stated that following a tax reduction agreement in mutual trade signed in January, Turkish-US relations registered a significant development. He added that a decision to increase the US textile quota for Turkey taken in April also improved relations between the two countries. /Hurriyet/

    [10] 10 NEW FERRY-BOATS FOR ITALIAN LINE

    The Maritime Undersecretariat has given permission for a total of seven ferry-boats representing four companies, including two from Greece and two from Germany, apart from Turkish maritime companies, to sail between Turkey and Italy. When three Turkish ferry-boats are taken into consideration, a total of 10 ferry-boats will operate between Turkey and Italy during this summer. /Hurriyet/

    [11] OECD REPORT

    A report has been prepared following the meetings of the "Economic Policies Committee", which is the highest consultation department of the the Organization of Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD) based in Paris. According to the report, if general elections are held in Turkey, the rate of inflation will increase. The OECD report also said that foreign exchange reserves in Turkey could total nearly $20 billion in 1998. It added that the Turkish economy was continuously growing and that privatization income was expected to amount to $4-5 billion in 1998 and 1999. /Hurriyet/

    [12] US CONCERN OVER S-300 MISSILES

    The US administration, which has increased its efforts to defuse the missile crisis in Cyprus, has harshly warned the Greek Cypriot Administration regarding the deployment of Russian-made S-300 missiles. US officials, who noted that Turkey was determined to eliminate the missiles, said that the Greek Cypriot Administration would be responsible for this. /Hurriyet/

    [13] BIR IN ISRAEL

    Deputy Chief of General Staff Cevik Bir met with Israeli Defense Minister Izak Mordehay in Tel Aviv yesterday. Gen.Bir was briefed on the current situation of the Middle East peace process. According to a later statement made by the Israeli Defense Ministry, Mordehay noted that he was very pleased with the cooperation between Turkey and Israel and pointed out the importance of joint exercises to be shared in by the US and other countries.

    Bir said for his part that Turkey had a balancing role in the region and that Turkey was planning to further develop Turkish-Israeli relations. Mordehay sent an invitation to Turkish Deputy Prime Minister and Defense Minister Ismet Sezgin to Israel with Gen.Bir. /Hurriyet/

    [14] THE GUARDIAN PROPOSES SATELLITE STRUGGLE AGAINST PKK

    The Guardian, one of the most influential British newspapers, has noted that the PKK terrorist organization has lost its power. The same article in the newspaper noted however that due to technological developments, MED-TV was making PKK propaganda via satellite. The newspaper suggested that the Turkish Armed Forces should reinforce the struggle against the PKK by using satellites as well. /Hurriyet/

    [15] MENZIR IN COPENHAGEN

    Turkish Minister of Communications and Transportation, Necdet Menzir, who has gone to Copenhagen to attend a European Transportation Ministers' meeting, went to Malmo yesterday together with Turkish Ambassador to Copenhagen Turan Morali and Undersecretary Sureyya Ozden, and examined the super-fast trains which Turkey wants to purchase from Sweden. If an agreement is achieved between Turkey and Sweden, Turkey will purchase 12 of these trains, which are produced in Sweden and travel at 200 km per hour. The trains carry 260 passengers in four carriages. /Hurriyet/

    [16] US LAWYERS' COMMITTEE VISITS TURKEY

    The United States Lawyers' Committee members and professors from Fordham Law School are visiting Turkey in order to make observations on the Turkish law system and human rights issues. After a survey in several Turkish cities, and evaluating to what extent Turkish courts practice conforms to international human rights standards, the committee members and law professors have moved on to Diyarbakir where they are focusing on the activities of Diyarbakir State Security Court. /Milliyet/

    [17] IRANIAN PROPOSALS FOR OIL TRANSPORTATION

    The Wall Street Journal has reported in its recent issues that Iran has developed new projects for the transportation of oil from the Caspian Sea reserves to the Persian Gulf. Oil transported through Iran will be transferred to Mobil Oil Company which has officially applied to the US government for the realization of the project. /Milliyet/

    [18] TENSION IN FRENCH-TURCO RELATIONS

    The French Parliament has approved discussion of the so-called Armenian massacre in the General Council. A draft proposal the will be discussed next Friday in the French Parliament. Diplomatic circles said yesterday that the approval of the draft about the so-called Armenian massacare was the result of the lobbying activities of Armenian Prime Minister Robert Kocaryan. Regarding the Armenian lobby activities in France, Turkish Prime Minister Mesut Yilmaz sent a letter to his French counterpart Lionel Jospin and Speaker of the Parlianment Hikmet Cetin sent a letter to his French counterpart Laurent Fabius to try to prevent the final approval of the draft proposal. /Cumhuriyet/Sabah/

    [19] TURKEY TO WAIT FOR CARDIFF SUMMIT

    Turkey will wait for the Cardiff Summit to be held in June to re-assess relations with the European Union (EU). Foreign Ministry Spokesman Sermet Atacanli said yesterday in a press conference that the expressions used in the Cardiff Summit would play an important role in evaluating Turco-EU relations. Atacanli stressed that the EU should change the Luxembourg decisions by lifting political conditions on Turkey's full EU membership. /Cumhuriyet/Milliyet/

    [20] HIGH STANDARDS IN TRNC UNIVERSITIES

    Universities in the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC) are being brought up to the same standards as those in Turkey through academic appointments, academic promotions and transfers between universities. Chairman of the Higher Education Board (YOK), Kemal Guruz and TRNC Minister of Education, Culture and Youth, Gunay Caymaz signed yesterday in Lefkosa a protocol on cooperation in higher education to improve the educational system in TRNC universities. /Cumhuriyet/Sabah/

    [21] ENVIRONMENT AWARD TO PROF. BOYDAK

    Dean of the Forestry Faculty of Istanbul University, Prof. Melih Boydak has been awarded by the United Nations "Global 500 Honour Merit" award for his support for protection of the environment during his 30 years of professional life. Boydak will be presented with his award on 5 June in Moscow. /Cumhuriyet/

    [22] TRNC FLOOD DISASTER AID

    The Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus Flag Radio Institute (BRT) has started an aid campaign in Northern Cyprus to help victims of the flood disaster which happened in Turkey last week. Nilgun Tumerken, responsible for BRT foreign relations said that the financial aid collected within the framework of the campaign would be sent to the victims of the disaster as soon as possible. /Sabah/
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