Tuesday, 29 September 2009Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu discussed the issues of "normalization of relations between Turkey and Armenia, Cyprus problem, counter-terrorism, Bosnia-Herzegovina and Iran's nuclear program" in a meeting he held with U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on Monday.
Davutoglu informed Clinton on the recent developments in Turkey's relations with Armenia.
Clinton told Davutoglu that the U.S. supports the process between Turkey and Armenia.
On Cyprus, Davutoglu said that the U.S. should encourage the Greek Cypriot administration to find a solution as the negotiation process in the island would not continue forever.
In regard to the issue of counter-terrorism, Davutoglu and Clinton stressed the need to continue a trilateral mechanism between Turkey, the U.S. and Iraq in the fight against terrorism.
On Bosnia-Herzegovina, Clinton told Davutoglu that the U.S. appreciated Turkey's positive role in that country.
Finally, on Iran, Clinton told Davutoglu that the upcoming days were critical.
Davutoglu reminded Clinton that every country had the right to utilize nuclear energy for peaceful purposes.
"Turkey does not want nuclear weapons in the region. We have advised Iran to make its nuclear program transparent so that they prove their nuclear program is for peaceful purposes," Davutoglu said. |
Tuesday, 29 September 2009
NEW YORK (A.A)
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