While the Russia-Ukraine war continues, Turkey’s contacts regarding the resolution of the crisis are appreciated by the whole world. While the diplomatic traffic related to the developments continued, Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte announced in a statement that he would come to Turkey to meet with President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. Rutte held a press conference after the Council of Ministers Meeting held every Friday.
“TURKEY IS GREAT IMPORTANT”
Rutte stated that the countries within NATO should continue to have intensive talks with each other, “Turkey, of course, is of great importance in NATO for the defense of the eastern flank.” said.
Rutte stated that the contact with Turkey should not be solely from Germany’s side, “Germany is one of the few EU countries that have intensive talks with Turkey. Therefore, as a player trying to think about all files in Europe, not in a different dimension than Germany,” Rutte said. Even though we don’t agree, I consider it a duty to have a good relationship with Turkey.” used the phrase.
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Emphasizing that Turkey is one of the few countries in contact with both Russia and Ukraine in the Russia-Ukraine war, Rutte said, “Apart from the European Union and NATO, these are only the prime ministers of Israel and India and the President of Turkey. I spoke to him in this context and said I would try to get to him soon.” he said.
Emphasizing that personal relations with Turkey have always remained good, Rutte said, “I will go to Ankara to meet with President Erdogan on Tuesday.” said. (AA)