General Ozkok: Republic Of Turkey Has Been The Target Of Fundamentalist Circles Since The Day It Was Founded

ANKARA (AA) - General Staff Chief General Hilmi Ozkok said on Wednesday, ''the Republic of Turkey has been the target of fundamentalist circles since the day it was founded. Today, there is not any change in the attitude of the Turkish Armed Forces (TSK) against fundamentalist circles.''
     Releasing a message to commemorate 3rd Lieutenant Kubilay on the 74th anniversary of his killing on December 23rd, 1930, General Ozkok said, ''the Republic of Turkey has been the target of fundamentalist circles since the day it was founded. Those dark powers have always targeted to poison minds and mentalities of our young people. However, they could not reach their heinous target because of Mustafa Kemal Ataturk's reforms and principles.''
     ''Today, there is not any change in the attitude of the TSK against fundamentalist circles, which have still been posing serious threat. I want to reiterate that the TSK is determined to maintain its traditional stance and its vision to bring Turkey to a more brilliant future,'' he added.
     (UK-MS)
2004-12-22