Tan: Avoid Statements Which Will Drag Iraq Into Clash

ANKARA (AA) - ''It is necessary to avoid statements and initiatives which risk to drag Iraq into an undesired anarchy, instability and internal clash,'' said Foreign Ministry Spokesman Namik Tan on Friday.
     When a reporter asked about participation of Iraqi Turkmens in Iraqi elections and Kirkuk, Tan said, ''Iraqi Turkmen community, which suffered throughout their history, decided to participate in the (Iraqi) elections behaving responsibly. But they are also asking for their legitimate rights.''
     ''Iraq has many problems. Some of them are a real concern regarding regional and international peace and security. Future status of Kirkuk and the safeguard of its multi-ethnic character are sensitive issues,'' he added.
    
2005-01-28