ROTTERDAM - Turkish Parliament Speaker Bulent Arinc who is currently in the Netherlands to attend the European Union (EU) Parliament Speakers' Conference, visited the Islam University in Rotterdam.
Speaking during the visit, Arinc said on Saturday, ''prejudices in the West European countries against Turkish society and the Islam have negative impacts. I believe that everyone has important responsibilities to remove these prejudices.''
''I believe that public opinions in the European Union (EU) member countries should be properly informed on future contributions of Turkey's accession to the Union. Turkish citizens living in these countries have significant responsibilities to this end. They should provide a perfect integration with the society they live in. Also, they should do their utmost to promote Turkey in the best and most correct way,'' Arinc added.
Arinc is expected to return to Turkey later on Sunday.
(UK) 04.07.2004