Speaking at a TV program broadcast by private channel CNN Türk, Turkish Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoğlu said Turkey had commitment to many regions due to its geographical position.
"We want Turkey to meet with its natural geography. Previously there were walls around us and we thought these walls provided protection. We thought Anatolia was a more secure place for us. However, walls imprison us and we want them to be removed," Davutoğlu said.
Commenting on Turkey-EU relations as well, the foreign minister said Europeans understood Turkey's importance better nowadays.
Pointing to the extraordinary contributions Turkey could make to peace in Europe and the world, Davutoğlu said the EU was also eager to improve its strategic dialogue with Turkey.
Davutoğlu also noted that Turkey both desired to reach EU standards and exist in Asia where the new economic and political power prevailed
Source : http://todayszaman.com/tz-web/news-221847-turkey-wants-more-cooperation-in-balkans-mid-east-and-caucasus-turkish-fm-says.html - Sept 16, 2010
