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Turkey is widely envied while there are very serious troubles in the world economy.

The most important problem that Turkey has is education.

Turkey is going through an incredible economic, political and social transformation. What is most important is that Turkey has been the owner of this transformation. Ownership has been the key to success.

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.

Turkey has a young and growing population. Until recently, this was perceived as a problem, a burden that Turkey would bring to the E.U. But it is, in fact, an asset that can help the population deficit of the E.U. and the economic growth of 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.

Turkey has worked alongside its allies from the beginning.

Turkey is a model of economic and social development, especially in terms of human resources and regional cooperation.

That is one of the reasons why we advocate for good relations between the two countries. Turkey understands the needs of the region.

I see Turkey's future as being in Europe, as one of many prosperous, tolerant, democratic countries.