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Diplomatic sources said it is unclear whether this comes under the new administration’s goal of visiting Islamic countries or if he will attend the Alliance of Civilizations meetings scheduled in early April in
"The last time I was here, my husband was president. This time, I come as secretary of state, on behalf of our new president, President Obama, to emphasize the work the
Early on Saturday
The two ministers discussed various issues including
"Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and Foreign Minister Ali Babacan today reaffirmed the strong bonds of alliance, solidarity and strategic partnership between the Republic of Turkey and the United States as well as commitment of both countries to the principles of peace, democracy, freedom and prosperity enshrined in the shared vision and structured dialogue document in 2006," said the joint statement issued after the meeting.
She said the two allies will consult on the safest, most effective way to withdraw
"We have to discuss what will pass, what kind of equipment," Babacan said. "We are ready to cooperate."
Diplomatic sources said in the meeting
The southern Incirlik air base has been used for transfer of
An Iraqi-U.S. security pact calls for American troops to withdraw from Iraqi cities by June 30 and completely pull out troops by 2012.
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The two ministers also said they will work together to enhance energy security and to expand the southern corridor of natural gas and oil infrastructure to enable Caspian basin and Iraqi energy producers to reach European and world markets.
“Finally they reaffirmed their determination to diversify the broad based bilateral relations particularly between the Turkish and American people. In that context the Secretary and Minister announced the establishment of Young Turkey/Young America: A New Relationship For A New Age,” the statement added.
Diplomatic sources said the efforts to have the U.S. Congress recognize the Armenian claims regarding the 1915 incidents were not discussed in the meeting. Analysts say the planned visit of Obama, just ahead of the presidential statement regarding the 1915 incidents, signals that the new president will refrain from labeling the incidents as “genocide”.