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In this podcast, GMF Vice President of Programs Ivan Vejvoda discusses last month's historic agreement to normalize relations between Kosovo and Serbia.
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Turkey and the Future of the Transatlantic Alliance April 24, 2013 / Washington DC
On April 24, The German Marshall Fund of the United States (GMF) and the SETA Foundation of Washington, DC hosted a luncheon discussion on Turkey and the future of the transatlantic alliance with H. E. Egemen Bagis, Minister for EU affairs and Chief Negotiator of the Republic of Turkey. H. E. Bagis addressed the multidimensional relations between Turkey, the United States, and the European Union. The luncheon was attended by 130 people, including representatives from the public, private and academic sectors, as well as many members of the Turkish diaspora in Washington.
The event began with opening remarks from GMF board member Hon. Robert Wexler, followed by an introduction by Executive Director of the SETA Foundation Erol Cebeci. Cebeci emphasized the common interests of Turkey, the EU and the U.S. to bring peace and stability to the region in the Middle East, especially Syria. In his opening address, H.E. Bagis addressed the significance of transatlantic relations as well as Turkey’s continued hope of joining the European Union. This, he said, is a key priority for Turkey, and is seen as a great opportunity for Europe, as it can benefit from Turkey’s energy sources, and its vibrant economy, and its dynamic majority Muslim population. The Minister added that Turkey can help transform regional projects into global projects, which would in turn benefitting Europe. Although the EU accession process has been an ongoing one for several decades, Turkey hopes to make some tangible progress by June of this year. H.E. Bagis also recognized the importance of fighting terrorism, a major shared problem for all governments.
These remarks were followed by a question and answer session that examined Turkey’s stand on Iran, Syria, the EU accession process and the possible collaboration with Brussels; the free trade agreement between the U.S. and Europe; and cooperation with Israel. The program concluded with H.E. Bagis reiterating the necessity of the EU accession process and, with GMF as a partner, envisioning what the future of transatlantic relationship in the 21st century could be.
