ANKARA - Prime Minister Abdullah Gul said on Friday that as government, their priority is economy and they are focusing on this subject.
Gul responded to the questions in CNN International. When asked whether he will resign in a necessary situation, Gul said that Turkey has deficiencies in democratical aspect and recalled that Justice and Development Party (AKP) leader Recep Tayyip Erdogan did not join the elections, adding that they will repair this and continue their path. He said that in case of a contrary situation, he will not resign.
Upon a question about government's first action, Gul said that they will be reformist and in favor of change, adding that they will make many reforms and structural changes in economy and they will also have studies on crisis management.
Noting that interest rates and inflation should be decreased, Gul said that they are prepared very well, adding that their program which targets long-term benefits will go into effect.
Upon a question about secularism, Gul said that people make interpretations with superficial informations and he added that AK Party is a ''conservative democrat'' party.
Gul said that conservative concept includes history, culture and tradition besides religion, adding that his party underlines freedom in religion and they will not make discriminations in respect of religion. He said ''We do not have an understanding of interfering with people's life styles.''