ANKARA (AA) - Turkish Justice & Development Party (AKP) leader and Premier Recep Tayyip Erdogan has stated today (Tuesday) that his visit to Moscow to mark the 60th anniversary of the defeat of Nazi Germany was very fruitful. ''I met and talked with almost 50 heads of state in Moscow. Some of the topics I discussed were the Armenian problem and Cyprus,'' told Erdogan.
Erdogan indicated that face to face meetings are very important in overcoming international problems.
''During our administration's past two and a half years, we have witnessed that face to face discussions are essential in wiping out disagreements and finding solutions to disputes,'' commented Erdogan.
Erdogan stressed that, during his meetings in Moscow, he reminded many global leaders that they have been misinformed by Armenians. ''When we reminded the position of our government and the Turkish opposition, many leaders understood Turkey's stance better,'' expressed Erdogan. ''The leaders I met, now, know that Turkey's approach to the Armenian issue is a just one and must be supported globally,'' added Erdogan.
According to Erdogan, diplomacy is an area that requires experience. ''The leaders of a state also have an obligation to relay the concerns of their people to other leaders. This is what we have done in Moscow...'' mentioned Erdogan.
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