A country which has a population 99% as their faith in Islam can also be a country which are subscribing to the universal values of the E.U. Ali Babacan countryfaithislam Change image and share on social
'The Economist' is a biased organization. Ali Babacan biaseconomistorganization Change image and share on social
The E.U. initially decided to end the isolation of Turkish Cyprus, to balance the accession of Cyprus. But the E.U. has not carried through on its promise. Ali Babacan accessionbalancecarry Change image and share on social
Openly speaking, the only formula that will save Greece's future is more trade with Turkey and more investment with Turkey. Ali Babacan formulafuturegreece Change image and share on social
Whatever the scenario, the dynamism of developing nations, their demographics and competitive power are great sources for superiority. Ali Babacan competitivedemographicdevelop Change image and share on social
Turkey's energy bill due to imports will fall with the increase in use of renewable energy sources. We have no control over the prices of petroleum and natural gas. Ali Babacan billcontroldue Change image and share on social
Turkey is widely envied while there are very serious troubles in the world economy. Ali Babacan economyenvytrouble Change image and share on social
When Turkey buys Iranian oil, we pay for it in Turkish lira... However, it is not possible for Iran to take that money as dollars into its own country due to international restrictions, the U.S.A.'s sanctions. Therefore, when Iran cannot take this money back as currency, they withdraw Turkish lira and buy gold from our market. Ali Babacan backbuycountry share on social
We have been talking with leaders: Change is coming; you can no longer have a closed regime with an open society - satellites, social media, the Internet - you have this kind, this kind of society moving forward, and you are running this closed regime; this is not sustainable. This cannot continue. Ali Babacan changeclosecome share on social
Islam and democracy can function together. Ali Babacan democracyfunctionislam Change image and share on social