Recep Tayyip Erdogan
They came to me with this case of Twitter ignoring case of smeared housewifeCollection: Social Media
There exists an unmistakable demand in the Middle East and in the wider Muslim world for democratizationCollection: Middle East
The relations between Russia and Turkey entered into a really positive stage. I am sure that steps we both take will widen our cooperation.Collection: Cooperation
If the nuclear program is indeed meant only for civil purposes, then it is wrong to impose sanctions.Collection: Nuclear
Is Europe a home for an alliance of civilizations or is it a Christian club? If the former is true, then Turkey should be part of it.Collection: Christian
If nuclear energy is used for the sake of humanity, then I say yes. But if it is used destructively, then no.Collection: Humanity
The foundations of democratic transition should be laid in accordance with a sincere and committed strategy that is supported by various policy tools, and implemented wiselyCollection: Foundation
There is now a scourge that is called TwitterCollection: Social Media
Turkey's path toward Europe started back in 1959, almost 50 years ago. But we have been pushed to the side ever since. Despite all the hurdles we will not deviate from our course towards Europe - even by one step.Collection: Turkeys
The advanced levels which the democratic world has attained at the end of lengthy processes may have created the perception in the region that democracy is a distant concept; this perception can be addressedCollection: Perception
I regard the endorsement of both the objective and a method - which can differ from one country to another- of democratization by the parties in the region as a basic requisite of democratization in the Middle EastCollection: Country
If the EU doesn't want Turkey, they should say it now and clearly. If we are not wanted, then both sides dont need to waste their time with negotiations.Collection: Turkeys
When we strengthen our relations with the Gulf states, when we cooperate with the Arabs, everybody asks if we are looking for a new geopolitical place. But in the Middle East and the Gulf, you can find German, French and British goods everywhere. German relations to these states are very good, as are English and French relations. Does this make them Arab-oriented?Collection: Middle East
When the U.S. asks for the extradition of a terrorist, if Turkey doesn't have that individual on the terror list, what do we say, what do we respond? Now, the individual might not be on your terror list or terrorist list. But if he is on my list, and if we have an agreement on the extradition of criminals, if I make the request, then, well, you should extradite that person. And there has been numerous examples of that mechanism working with many other nations as well, not just the U.S.Collection: Turkeys
Turkey wants to be treated by the same standards as other countries. If you compare us to some other newly accepted EU members our performance, especially in terms of the economy, is much better.Collection: Country
My visit to the United States has also given me the opportunity to emphasize the objective of establishing close and intensive links between the Turkish and American peoples, scholars and businessmenCollection: Opportunity