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President Abdullah Gul: “Turkey can contribute to resolution of the Iranian crisis with diplomacy”

Turkish President Abdullah Gul who was in an official visit to India answered the questions of the Turkish journalists during his visit. Gul said that Turkey executed “quiet diplomacy” in the past several weeks to resolve the tension caused by Iran’s enrichment of uranium. He emphasized that the international efforts would continue but it would not be surprising if there would be embargo on Iran. He stated that Turkey could contribute to the resolution of the Iranian crisis with diplomacy.

Gul said that India provided good opportunities for Turkish businessmen with its large population and geography. He said that the USA was the land of opportunities 30-40 years ago but now the same thing was true for India.

Source: Yeni Safak (Turkey), February 9, 2010

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