ALGIERS - Turkish Foreign Minister Abdullah Gul said, ''Turkey and Greece exert efforts and show will to solve their problems in peaceful ways.''
Gul replied questions of reporters aboard the plane en route to Algeria on Saturday.
Regarding discussions on 'casus belli', Gul said, ''Turkey and Greece exert efforts and show will to solve their problems in peaceful ways. We should show our capacities which will bring solution. Steps are taken on this path.''
''These issues should be taken up in a way to contribute to solve problems in the region and to make cooperation as a symbol of peace. It will be for the interest of everybody,'' he added.
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Upon a question about the demand of the United States to use Turkey's Incirlik Airbase for logistic purposes, Gul said, ''activities about the issue continue. A new situation is out of question to discuss the issue at Parliament.''
In response to the attitude of opposition party regarding the issue, Gul said, ''if demands are carried to Parliament, then the opposition acts the way it likes.''
When asked whether Turkey and the United States will sign a memorandum of understanding about the issue, Gul said, ''if a political decision is taken, related officials set the framework of the issue. We have not reached that stage yet.''
Regarding the visit which will be paid by Turkish Foreign Ministry Undersecretary Ali Tuygan to the United States, Gul said, ''many changes happened at U.S. government in second Bush term. Tuygan will go to the United States upon the invitation of Washington for meetings with the new government.''
''Many issues will be discussed in technical aspect during the visit. Meetings with high-ranking officials will also be held,'' he added.
''When it is considered in a realistic way, there is a will to deepen expectations and relations between Turkey and the United States. We are always in contact with the United States within that scope,'' said Gul.