Speaking on the closing day of the 7th Tatli Dil Forum, Erdogan addressed the forum \u2013 a mechanism aiming to boost relations between Turkey and the U.K.<\/p>\n
Erdogan told how the foundations of the forum were laid back in 2011 when he was serving as prime minister, along with then-British Premier David Cameron.<\/p>\n
He said since its establishment, the forum has developed into a think tank.<\/p>\n
Reviewing the \u201cnearly 500 years\u201d of history between Turkey and Britain, Erdogan cited such landmarks as Napoleon\u2019s invasion of Egypt (1789-1801) and the Crimean War (1853-1856) are promoting rapprochement between the two.<\/p>\n
Erdogan said a replica of an Ottoman nishan (decoration) awarded by Sultan Selim III to Britain\u2019s legendary Admiral Lord Nelson for his service during the French campaign in Egypt in 1798 was placed at the entrance of the hall where the Tatli Dil Forum was held today, showing the deep ties between the two countries.<\/p>\n
Underlining the U.K.\u2019s \u201csincere solidarity\u201d after the July 2016 defeated coup attempt by FETO, Erdogan said \u201cwe will never forget the solidarity shown with our country.\u201d<\/p>\n\n
\u201cI especially thank Alan [Duncan] very much for this,\u201d Erdogan said, adding that British officials showed a pro-democracy stance by firmly rejecting the vile coup attempt, while many other Western countries even failed to condemn it.<\/p>\n
Minister for Europe and the Americas Alan Duncan, who visited Turkey only three days after the defeated coup, was the first European official to show support with Turkey following the attempted putsch.<\/p>\n
On trade between the two countries, Erdogan said the U.K. is Turkey\u2019s second-biggest export market and the two countries hope to increase the commerce volume from $16 billion to $20 billion.<\/p>\n
On defense cooperation, Erdogan called for the joint marketing of commonly developed and manufactured products to third countries.<\/p>\n
\u201cThe synergy which will occur when Turkey\u2019s operational opportunities and the U.K.\u2019s financial power come together will bring very big benefits to both sides,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
Erdogan also said Turkish tourism is on the rise, leaving behind a period of stagnation, with 40 million tourists expected to visit this year.<\/p>\n
Erdogan said: \u201cTurkey places importance on the security of the Euro-Atlantic region.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe are working to build a sustainable peace in the Middle East.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe are aiming for stability in countries like Syria, Iraq, Afghanistan, and Somalia. We would like to see a common fight against all types of terrorism.\u201d<\/p>\n
Erdogan said he will meet Queen Elizabeth II and Prime Minister Theresa May during his three-day visit to the U.K., which began Sunday.<\/p>\n
“The U.K. is a valued and trusted strategic partner for us. As Turkey, we are ready for more cooperation in every field of the post-Brexit era as well,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
“We are a nation which never forgets our friends who stood with us in hard times. The value we attach to those friends who will walk alongside us today, in the wake of a new era, will be very different.\u201d<\/p>\n\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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