Journal of Turkish Weekly, Turkey
Dec 10 2004
Belgian FM De Gucht: `We Understand Turkey on Armenian Issue’
Karel De Gucht, Belgian Foreign Minister, said that they understand
Turkey’s policies on Armenian `genocide’ allegation. De Gucht added
`a politician should look at the future not past. This issue is very
sensitive’.
De Gucht gave a speech in Belgium Senate. According to the Minister
no one can ignore Armenia’s aggressive and provocative attitude in
Nagorno-Karabakh.
Karel De Gucht further argued that Turkey’s cost to the EU will be
very limited. When asked whether Turkey is in Europe or not, De Gucht
added the concept of `Europe’ should be defined on political terms
instead of geographical terms.
Source: Milliyet
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