Monday, February 28, 2011

TURKEY - The whirlwind tour of Sarkozy displeased Ankara

Nicolas Sarkozy is expected in Ankara on Feb. 25 to talk primarily G20, chaired by France. Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan, has not hidden his displeasure, saying that relations between both countries deserve better than a quick visit. He would have preferred Mr. Sarkozy comes as President of France and not the G20, and for longer.

On the eve of the visit, the Turkish Minister of European Affairs, Egemen Bagis, claimed the right for Turkey to participate in EU summits.

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