NASSIR Posted January 31, 2007 He went to AU summit among other things mainly to get votes of AU for Turkey's non-permanent membership to UN Security Council in 2009-2010. ----------------- ANKARA (A.A) -30.01.2007 -It is necessary to take brave steps to change the fate of Somalia and Darfur Turkish PM Recep Tayyip Erdogan told reporters at Ankara's Esenboga Airport in his arrival from Ethiopia on Tuesday. Recalling that he attended the 8th African Union Summit, Erdogan said this was the first participation from Turkey on prime ministry level to the summit. He added that he exchanged views with several African leaders on bilateral and international issues. "It is the world's common problem to stop wars and clashes, prevent epidemics and natural disasters as well as to settle prosperity and justice in Africa," he noted. He said that countries should fulfil their responsibilities to rapidly end humanity tragedy in Darfur and the clash milieu in Somalia. Erdogan said that he had the chance to ask for the support of 53 member countries of Africa Union for Turkey's non-permanent membership to UN Security Council in 2009-2010. He said that they also decided to hold a meeting in Istanbul with leaders of Africa Union member countries to deepen the relations between Turkey and the Union. -Source: Anatolia news agency, Ankara, Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
General Duke Posted January 31, 2007 PM Recep Tayyip Erdogan , many thanks sir. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
General Duke Posted January 31, 2007 PM Recep Tayyip Erdogan , many thanks sir. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
