Yazicioglu: Turkish Parade Is Important To Promote Richness Of Turkey

NEW YORK - Turkish State Minister Mustafa Said Yazicioglu said on Saturday that Turkish Parade & Festival which took place in New York was important to stress existence of Turks and promote richness of Turkey.
A reception was held by Federation of Turkish American Associations Chairman Kaya Boztepe in Manhattan within the scope of Turkish Parade & Festival.
Yazicioglu, speaking in the reception, said that when Turkish society in the United States acted in solidarity and unity, it would have the highest benefit from the opportunities the U.S. democracy and economy presented. He added that this would contribute to further development of relations between Turkey and the United States.
Yazicioglu said, "we expect our citizens, who settled in this country, to be integrated with U.S. society in every area, participate in economic, social and cultural life, and also take part in political life."
(GC)