Results Of Erdogan’s Visit To The U.S.

BY YILMAZ OZTUNA
TURKIYE- If Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s visit had been unsuccessful, some part of the media and the opposition would have been pleased. However, the benefit of these kinds of foreign contacts belongs to the nation. In case of an undesirable development, would we become happy? Erdogan’s visit to US President George W. Bush is important every time and every way. The US’ situation as the single super power and our neighbor increases this importance.
Erdogan and Foreign Minister Abdullah Gul will hold intensive contacts particularly with Europe during following months. If they are mistaken, we’ll criticize them. However, we’ll also emphasize and encourage their success. A respectable prime minister would increase the opposition’s esteem in politics and media as well.
Supporters of the status quo didn’t like Erdogan’s performance in his visits to the US. Those who turned the Cyprus problem into the web of problems attempted at accusing Erdogan of having made concessions on the island. However, supporters of the status quo will get used to the idea of reform slowly.