There is a lot that binds Germany to Turkey, and even if we have a difference of opinion on an individual matter, the breadth of our links, our friendship, our strategic ties, is great.
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That is one of the reasons why we advocate for good relations between the two countries. Turkey understands the needs of the region.
We are convinced that Turkey would be a useful member of the European Union.
Turkey knows the importance of its ties with Israel; it knows it's in the same moderate camp with Israel, the moderate Palestinians and other Muslim countries, and the threat to Turkey is not from us.
Turkey has worked alongside its allies from the beginning.
Regardless of our ambitions to become part of the E.U., we have to keep in mind that Turkey is also a very strong voice that can represent the needs of our region in wider terms in global platforms.
With the backdrop of its geostrategic location and historical ties with the Middle East, Turkey has an essential role to play for the stability, peace and social development of the region.
Most people don't realize turkeys are friendly, they're social, they're loyal, they have emotions.
If one has problems with immigrant communities in Europe, that should not be used against Turkey.
Turkey can be a bridge to regimes and actions the United States can't reach. Turkey can talk to people the United States can't talk to.
I see Turkey's future as being in Europe, as one of many prosperous, tolerant, democratic countries.
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