Turkey’s new era of reforms in the economy and judiciary will considerably contribute to politics and foreign policy, according to the Turkish presidential spokesperson.
“TURKEY IS THE ONLY NATO MEMBER WHICH SIMULTANEOUSLY FIGHTS THREE TERROR GROUPS”
“It will make our work flow faster both at home and abroad. This will have many positive effects on economy, politics, society, and foreign policy,” Ibrahim Kalin told news channel NTV on Saturday.
He also stressed that protecting the balance between security and freedom is essential. “This is a very sensitive balance. Not so easy, as well,” he said. “Turkey is the only NATO member which simultaneously fights three terror groups,” he noted, highlighting the great fight the country launched against terrorism.
Kalin said one also has to think about the security of life and property, as well as border security and migration, along with all these issues, and added: “But none of these mean that freedoms and democracy are restricted or eliminated. Taking steps to maintain balance marks a period that will make us free, democratic, and safe.”
On the latest situation in Azerbaijan, Kalin said Turkey is already present there in line with agreements as the two countries have deep-rooted relations. “We are already there. Our military training and cooperation agreements date back to very old times due to our very special relations with Azerbaijan,” Kalin said. He added that Turkey will continue to be there as a monitoring force.