Turkey's Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu presented a vision of the Turkish diplomacy on the issues that vary from the Middle East and the Caucasus to the Balkans, also addressing the claims of axis shifts in Turkish foreign policy.
Noting that Turkey's foreign policy is focused not on crises but on visions, Davutoglu hinted at upcoming plans of the government. Davutoglu said that he and his predecessor Ali Babacan visited 93 countries in 2009 and 47 of them were European ones. Full membership to the 27-nation bloc European Union is among the primary strategic goals of Turkish foreign policy, said Davutodlu. Referring to fierce debates on axis shifts, Davutodlu said "We do not think they are well-intentioned."
Evaluating Turkey's efforts in the Middle East, Davutoglu said that Turkey's aim is not to earn any prestige but to contribute to regional peace. Davutoglu once more drew attention to the humanitarian disaster in Gaza reiterating that tragedy in Gaza must come to an end and the siege must be lifted.
Referring to the Armenia Drive, Davutoglu said they have moved on positive scenarios and the process has been proceeding in accordance with natural norms both for Turkey and Armenia. "Who could probably guess this level just three years ago?" said the foreign minister.
When asked about Iran's controversial nuclear program, Davutoglu said that Turkey does accept any peace based on terrorism equilibrium.
Touching on future prospects for Turkey, Davutoglu said "We have a very nice picture in mind about Turkey. Now, both the government and the Foreign Ministry endeavor to decide what tones to use in this picture."