ANKARA, Jan 28 (A.A) - State Minister Kemal Dervis gor Economy said on Monday that the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Executive Board would convene on February 4 to discuss Turkey, noting that this could not be considered a meeting which was delayed more.
State Minister Dervis and Deputy Prime Minister Husamettin Ozkan discussed the banking law of which three articles had been sent back to the parliament by President Ahmet Necdet Sezer to be discussed once again.
Speaking after the meeting, Dervis said, ''now, convention of IMF Board on February 4 can't be considered a meeting whých is delayed more. It is very important for Turkey's economy. Delays really give damage.''
Dervis said Turkey has one more week, adding that, ''I am optimistic regarding the completion of the necessary preparations.''
Dervis said that the issue of law on banking of which three articles had been sent by President Ahmet Necdet Sezer back to the parliament to be discussed again would be taken up at today's meeting of leaders of political parties forming the coalition government, adding, ''they will decide on a way of solution.''
Dervis and State Minister and Deputy Prime Minister Husamettin Ozkan came together at the Prime Ministry early the same day.
Following the meeting which lasted nearly 45 minutes, Dervis stressed that a solution regarding the banking law of which three articles would absolutely be found.
''I don't doubt that a solution which is in line with the Constitution and will also provide foreign source will be found in coming days without a negativity,'' Dervis said.
Noting that Turkey had entered the year 2002 in much more better condition and the parliament had been exerting extraordinary efforts regarding formation of legal infrastructure of the programme, Dervis said, '' in recent months, the parliament has been of vital importance especially with its rapid works in January for the success of the programme and to enable Turkey to enter a much better economic environment. These efforts will also continue in coming weeks.''
''As you know that the Borrowing Law was foreseen in February. Preparation of this infrastructure should continue for the growth in the year 2002 and for reflection of the economic programme's results into our people. This is very important external source. This is important for the programme. It will revive us a little inside and accelerate investments. It is important for an increase in employment,'' he said.
Recalling that the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Board would convene on February 4, Dervis said that actually, they had expected the Board to convene through the end of January.
''However, convention of the IMF Board on February 4 cannot be considered a meeting which is delayed more. This meeting on February 4 is important for Turkey's economy and growth. Delays give damage. Besides, I am very optimistic about the next week. The parliament will continue exerting same efforts,'' he said.
Noting that Turkey had received important investment demands, Dervis said, ''we have created a very good atmosphere. The World Economic Forum will convene through the end of the week. There are very powerful companies in the world, which want to invest in Turkey. All of them should be put into practive as soon as possible. I don't hesitate about these matters. We have some few days more. I believe that we will enter this programme powerfully.''
PLANNING AND BUDGET COMMISSION TO TAKE UP BANKING LAW'S 3 ARTICLES VETOED BY PRESIDENT
The Parliamentary Planning and Budget Commission will take up on Tuesday the three articles of the ''Law on Restructuring of Debts to Finance Sector and Amendments to some Laws'', which were vetoed by President Ahmet Necdet Sezer.
Parliament Speaker Omer Izgi transferred the articles which had been sent back to the parlimant by the President on January 25 to be discussed again, to the Parliamentary Constitution Commission and Planning and Budget Commission.
The Planning and Budget Commission which is the main commission will convene at 17:00 on Tuesday and start to take up the articles.
President Sezer had returned articles 6 and 7 and temporary article 1 of the law to the parliament.
Article 6 of the law includes the rule that personnel, who are not subjected to provisions of special law can not work at state banks after December 31, 2002.
Article 7 regulates supervision of autonomous committee, supreme committee and institutions which are connected to those.
Temporary article 1 of the law links responsibility of administration, inspection and discharge committees of the state banks to the provisions of special law that is implemented for private banks. It also says those members can not be considered civil servants according to the criminal and administration law.