Abdullah Gul

Foreign Minister Abdullah Gul refuses to withdraw from Turkey's presidential vote, ignoring pressure from the army and calls from tens of thousands of demonstrators worried about his Islamist past.

Abdullah Gul was the primary architect of Turkey's European Union membership bid.

The Turkish parliament in late August 2007 elected Foreign Minister Abdullah Gul as Turkey's 11th president

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Interview With Abdullah Gul, President Of Turkey

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(RSD) -- In a CNN Market Place Middle East interview with Abdullah Gul, the President of Turkey talks about his recent visit with U.S. President Barack Obama, as well as such varied Middle East topics as Iran, Iraq and the Palestinian situation. Following is a transcript of that interview, conducted by CNN's John Defterios. Abdullah Gul: Well it's an opportunity for both of us, because Obama, he is saying that there is a need for change and his message is so clear. He is saying that we are going first to listen, we are not going to enforce and he is saying that we ... Read Full Story

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Turkey Wants To Speak For Africa In The UN Security Council

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Browse > Home / Around The World / Turkey Wants To Speak For Africa In The UN Security Council February 27, 2009 Martin McCauley writes: Turkish President Abdullah Gul has just completed a visit to Kenya and Tanzania. The President thus becomes the first Turkish head of state to visit these sub-Saharan states. Kenya and Turkey signed an agreement on civil aviation and health care. Turkish Airlines has begun direct flights between Istanbul and Nairobi. In Tanzania, Gul pointed out that all but two African states had supported Turkey’s candidature for a non-permanent seat for 2009 and 2010 in the UN Security Council. The ... Read Full Story

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Former Islamist wins Turkish presidency

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-- A devout Muslim won Turkey's presidency Tuesday after months of confrontation with the secular establishment, promising to be impartial and praising the idea that Islam and the state should be separate. Still, in a sign that tension could lie ahead, top generals did not attend the swearing-in ceremony in parliament of Abdullah Gul, their new president and commander in chief. Local media interpreted their absence as a protest against the 56-year-old Gul, the former foreign minister in Turkey's Islamic-oriented government. Gul, who has tried to engineer Turkey's entry into the European Union with sweeping reforms, received a majority of 339 votes in a ... Read Full Story

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Turkey: Not Married Not Divorced

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Turkey: Not divorced by the East, not married by the West Yesterday, the Turkish Grand Council {Parliament} held an inconclusive presidential vote, in which the frontrunner, Abdullah Gül failed to secure enough votes to land in Cankaya {The Presidential Palace}. However, it is a forgone conclusion that he will be elected next Tuesday, August 28 (Insha' Allah) since his party has an absolute majority to overcome the simple majority needed in the 3rd round. Today Turkey is under intensive attention for various reasons. The country is looking towards the West while trying to stick to its heritage and Islamic identity. In that way, neither ... Read Full Story

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Abdullah Gul: Obama Failed To Mention Slain Turks

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ANKARA, Turkey — Turkey's president Abdullah Gul said Saturday that President Barack Obama failed to honor Turks slain by Armenians in a message remembering the dead in massacres nearly a century ago. Read Full Story

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Turkish President Abdullah Gul concludes visit in NW China city

Turkish President Abdullah Gul wrapped up Saturday his two-day visit in Xi'an, capital of China's northwestern Shaanxi Province. While in Xi'an, Abdullah Gul visited the Terracotta Warriors and Horses in the mausoleum of Qinshihuang, the first ...

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President Nathan arrives in Ankara for week-long visit

President Nathan arrives in Ankara for week-long visitChannel News Asia, SingaporeIn the days ahead, the president will make a courtesy call on Turkish President Abdullah Gul at the Cankaya Palace, while Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan is expected to call on Mr Nathan. A state dinner will also be held in President ...Singapore: MFA Press Statement: State Visit by President SR Nathan ... ISRIAall 11 news articles

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Turkish President Arrives in Urumchi

The Turkish president arrived in the capital city of the Xinjiang-Uygur Autonomous Republic on Sunday. Turkey's President Abdullah Gul flew from the Chinese technological hub of Shenzhen to Urumchi, the last leg of his formal visit to China. Gul is ...

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