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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.

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

Those looking from Europe see Turkey as an economic success, whereas others from the Middle East see Turkey as a democratic success.

You may keep Turkey on the map of Europe, you may call the country by the name of Turkey if you like, but do not think you can keep up the Mahommedan rule in the country.

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

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

Turkey has never been colonized, so it remained as an independent nation after the fall of the Ottoman Empire.

If Turkey wants to join Europe, it will have to become a European country, and that might take a long time.

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

Turkey's a NATO member. If Turkey gets attacked, we have to help defend Turkey.