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Tehran protests are "domestic matter" - Turkish FM
2009-06-16
Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu on Monday deemed protests in Tehran on the aftermath of presidential elections as "a domestic matter." Turkey does not wish to comment on the issue, Davutoglu told reporters before embarking on a European tour.

"Iran is an important neighbor to Turkey, as Ankara wishes to maintain deep-rooted relations with Tehran in a manner that serves joint interests and regional stability," the Turkish top diplomat noted.

Earlier today, Turkish President Abdullah Gul and Prime Minister Recep Tayyib Erdogan both congratulated Iranian President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad for winning the elections.
Posted by:Seafarious

#2  The Danish cartoons however weren't a domestic matter. There was no need to respect Denmark's freedom and sovereignty.
In fact the designated NATO Secretary General had to apologize for permitting the publication of cartoons critical of the classical principles of Marxism-Leninism Holy Prophet of Islam. And he had to deliver his apology in Constantinopolis Istanbul.

/sarc
Posted by: Glusolet White5272   2009-06-16 19:19  

#1  Similarly, the Armenians were a "domestic matter" to the Turks (Ottomans) in 1915 too.

How'd that turn out Mr. Davutoglu?
Posted by: GORT   2009-06-16 12:17  

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