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Tue, 04/28/2009 - 15:33
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Turkey offers to raise UAE isles' issue with Iran
Abu Dhabi, April 28, 2009 (WAM) Speaker of Turkish Parliament Koksal Toptan yesterday offered to raise the issue of the UAE three islands, occupied by Iran, with the Iranian politicians during a visit he will pay to Tehran in the next six months.
The Turkish offer was floated during a session of talks between Speaker of the Grand National Assembly of Turkey Koksal Toptan and visiting Speaker of the Federal National Council Abdul Aziz Al Ghurair.
Toptan said he would urge the Iranians to expedite efforts for settling the issue without mixing up any other papers.
He said that the US lenient approach which emerged after the recent trip to President Barack Obama to Turkey towards the Middle East especially Iran would bode well for the course of the issues of islands between the UAE and Iran. He expressed hope that all would back the UAE stance. “Our heart is with the UAE and we call for achieving what the UAE is adopting as the region was exhausted by rows and disputes....... the door should not be opened again for another problems that jeopardize its stability and security,” he added.
For his part the Speaker of the FNC reiterated the UAE's firm stance towards settling the issue either by direct negotiations or referring the case to the International Court of Justice.
He said the Turkey has good relations with Iran and other countries in the region as well with Europe and the US and could play a vital role in the region.
“The UAE is always seeking to maintain good relations with its neighbours and develop economic, trade and cultural relations with Iran and other countries,” he said.
Al Ghurair has earlier expressed the UAE's satisfaction at Turkey's role in promoting regional stability and security. He further noted that Arabs and Muslims have increasing confidence in Turkey's looking eastward, expressing hopes that it could join the European Union to become represent Arab and Muslim nations and properly present their causes to the Europeans.
He placed emphasis on rapprochement between Turkey and Arabs in general and the United Arab Emirates in particular; noting the trade between the two countries can boost friendship and reduce disputes, if any.
This policy, he remarked, enabled Turkey to overcome many disputes with some neighbouring countries. Al Ghurair further called on Turkish businesses and entrepreneurs to forge partnerships with UAE counterparts and tap investment opportunities offered by the UAE economy.
He stressed that the UAE will give priority to Turkish companies willing to invest in the UAE.
Stressing that each country has its peculiarity regarding democracy and parliamentary work, The UAE FNC Speaker rejects foreign dictations on policy and policy-making.
For his part, Koksal expressed hopes that other nations in the regions would follow the UAE's model of economic development which he said was built on sincerity, interest in security and stability as well as clear view of the future.
"Turkey and the UAE are models for democracy and development", Koksal said adding that trade between the two countries reached USUS$ 9 billion.
Expressing hopes that al-Ghurair current visit to Turkey would further boost exchange between the UAE and Turkey, Koksal said "over 70% of 445 members of Turkish parliament are members in the UAE-Turkish Friendship Committee." "Turkey's joining the European Union will not compromise its religion, traditions and national heritage to which it clings", he remarked adding that Ankara reaches out to Europe despite past disputes because it believes that intercultural dialogue will enrich reciprocal interaction.
Earlier, al-Ghurair and FNC members accompanying him visited the mausoleum of Mustafa Kamal Ataturk, the founder and first president of the Turkish Republic. They also visited Ataturk's museum and exhibition.
The delegation which arrived on Sunday to Ankara comprises FNC members Abdullah Bin Nasser al-Mansouri, Dr. Abdul Rahim al-Shaheen, Dr. Obaid Ali al-Muhairi and FNC Secretary General Mohammed Salim al-Mazrouei.
The Turkish offer was floated during a session of talks between Speaker of the Grand National Assembly of Turkey Koksal Toptan and visiting Speaker of the Federal National Council Abdul Aziz Al Ghurair.
Toptan said he would urge the Iranians to expedite efforts for settling the issue without mixing up any other papers.
He said that the US lenient approach which emerged after the recent trip to President Barack Obama to Turkey towards the Middle East especially Iran would bode well for the course of the issues of islands between the UAE and Iran. He expressed hope that all would back the UAE stance. “Our heart is with the UAE and we call for achieving what the UAE is adopting as the region was exhausted by rows and disputes....... the door should not be opened again for another problems that jeopardize its stability and security,” he added.
For his part the Speaker of the FNC reiterated the UAE's firm stance towards settling the issue either by direct negotiations or referring the case to the International Court of Justice.
He said the Turkey has good relations with Iran and other countries in the region as well with Europe and the US and could play a vital role in the region.
“The UAE is always seeking to maintain good relations with its neighbours and develop economic, trade and cultural relations with Iran and other countries,” he said.
Al Ghurair has earlier expressed the UAE's satisfaction at Turkey's role in promoting regional stability and security. He further noted that Arabs and Muslims have increasing confidence in Turkey's looking eastward, expressing hopes that it could join the European Union to become represent Arab and Muslim nations and properly present their causes to the Europeans.
He placed emphasis on rapprochement between Turkey and Arabs in general and the United Arab Emirates in particular; noting the trade between the two countries can boost friendship and reduce disputes, if any.
This policy, he remarked, enabled Turkey to overcome many disputes with some neighbouring countries. Al Ghurair further called on Turkish businesses and entrepreneurs to forge partnerships with UAE counterparts and tap investment opportunities offered by the UAE economy.
He stressed that the UAE will give priority to Turkish companies willing to invest in the UAE.
Stressing that each country has its peculiarity regarding democracy and parliamentary work, The UAE FNC Speaker rejects foreign dictations on policy and policy-making.
For his part, Koksal expressed hopes that other nations in the regions would follow the UAE's model of economic development which he said was built on sincerity, interest in security and stability as well as clear view of the future.
"Turkey and the UAE are models for democracy and development", Koksal said adding that trade between the two countries reached USUS$ 9 billion.
Expressing hopes that al-Ghurair current visit to Turkey would further boost exchange between the UAE and Turkey, Koksal said "over 70% of 445 members of Turkish parliament are members in the UAE-Turkish Friendship Committee." "Turkey's joining the European Union will not compromise its religion, traditions and national heritage to which it clings", he remarked adding that Ankara reaches out to Europe despite past disputes because it believes that intercultural dialogue will enrich reciprocal interaction.
Earlier, al-Ghurair and FNC members accompanying him visited the mausoleum of Mustafa Kamal Ataturk, the founder and first president of the Turkish Republic. They also visited Ataturk's museum and exhibition.
The delegation which arrived on Sunday to Ankara comprises FNC members Abdullah Bin Nasser al-Mansouri, Dr. Abdul Rahim al-Shaheen, Dr. Obaid Ali al-Muhairi and FNC Secretary General Mohammed Salim al-Mazrouei.
