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

Turkey is a European country, an Asian country, a Middle Eastern country, Balkan country, Caucasian country, neighbor to Africa, Black Sea country, Caspian Sea, all these.

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 shares Europe's fundamental values of democracy and the rule of law.

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

We are convinced that Turkey would be a useful member of the European Union.

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

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.

As Turkish entrepreneurs perform well in Iraq, the Iraqis will have more confidence in Turkish contractors than in some European company they do not know.