BAGIS TALKS ABOUT TURKEY IN OXFORD

Mr. Egemen Bagis, AK Party Vice Chairman, was in England on 28-29 January 2008 to participate in seminar named "Turkish Politics since 2002" that was organized by Nuffield College of Oxford University. Many academicians and columnists from Turkey and England joined this seminar where contemporary developments in Turkey were discussed. Mr. Bagis, the keynote speaker, emphasized that Turkey had clearly changed before and after AK Party government and that Turkey is becoming a charming country. Bagis mentioned that Turkey which tackled a crisis six years ago now has a stable economy and is becoming a strong country. Bagis also added that the aim of AK Party is to advance beyond the level of modern civilization. Mr. Bagis noted that Turkey is becoming an influential figure at the international platforms and a decision shaping country on the developments of its region. Mr. Bagis concluded that Turkey will be identified as a global actor.