Nato Pleased Over Istanbul Summit

ISTANBUL - NATO high ranking officials said they were extremely pleased over the results of Istanbul summit.
Speaking at a news conference the high ranking officials told that the summit was extremely successful and harmonious, stating that it had been a historic summit for the Alliance.
Officials said a joint and clear attitude was determined on Iraq, that EU-U.S-NATO compromise was reaffirmed, and that everything necessary had been done in Afghanistan.
Officials said the call which was made to the Middle East and Gulf countries for dialogue within the framework of ''Istanbul Cooperation Initiative'' constituted a ''historical first'', and noted that, ''bridges are being formed with the Middle East. The only place this could be done was really the dream city of Istanbul.'' Officials said many important decisions, such as adaptation NATO military capabilities and cooperation in fight against terrorism were taken in Istanbul summit. They also said dialogue continued between Russia and Ukraine despite the current problems.
The officials said new steps have been taken toward the Caucasus and Central Asia.
(AY-ULG) 29.06.2004