Population is a strong driver of the economy as well as the quality of the labor force. Ali Babacan drivereconomyforce Change image and share on social
It is unfair to ask Turkey to make a unilateral concession to take goods from Cyprus within the customs union when the E.U. is not open to northern Cyprus. Ali Babacan concessioncustomcyprus Change image and share on social
Northern Iraq has become, economically, a natural extension of Turkey. Ali Babacan economicallyextensioniraq Change image and share on social
Those looking from Europe see Turkey as an economic success, whereas others from the Middle East see Turkey as a democratic success. Ali Babacan democraticeasteconomic Change image and share on social
Turkey's economy is powerful enough to tackle tough times. Ali Babacan economypowerfultackle Change image and share on social
The fast fish, not the big fish, eats the small fish. Ali Babacan bigeatfast Change image and share on social
Turkey does not have an official exchange rate target. Ali Babacan exchangeofficialrate Change image and share on social
Turkey has a young and growing population. Until recently, this was perceived as a problem, a burden that Turkey would bring to the E.U. But it is, in fact, an asset that can help the population deficit of the E.U. and the economic growth of Turkey. Ali Babacan assetbringburden share on social
Turkey shares Europe's fundamental values of democracy and the rule of law. Ali Babacan democracyeuropefundamental Change image and share on social
Turkey will not let Turkish territory or airspace be used in any activity that could harm the security or safety of Syria. Ali Babacan activityairspaceharm Change image and share on social