There was expectations that the fights there, the operation there might be extended for several months, even for several years. But within a few weeks it ended, because obviously the Taliban wasn't a real force. Bulent Ecevit endexpectationextend share on social
Although we dealt decisively with all terrorist organizations, we at the same time not only maintained, preserved our democracy, but kept improving it. Bulent Ecevit dealdecisivelydemocracy Change image and share on social
Ataturk sent several Turkish staff officers to Afghanistan, helped them build their own army. Bulent Ecevit afghanistanarmyataturk Change image and share on social
The armies, the difference of all of those armies that had been fighting each other and the Taliban took advantage of that to rule over the whole country. Bulent Ecevit advantagearmycountry Change image and share on social
But thanks to the efforts, the initiative of the United States and of the several countries from the world, from Europe, including Turkey, it ended within a few weeks. Bulent Ecevit countryeffortend Change image and share on social
No, I believe in the good will of the United States' administration. Bulent Ecevit administrationgoodstate Change image and share on social
I suggested that we had experience in helping other countries build their military forces, and we would be willing and happy to do the same for Afghanistan, together with the United States. Bulent Ecevit afghanistanbuildcountry Change image and share on social
But if we leave them alone, just satisfying ourselves with social work, economic work and the building up of a national army, it can make progress, hopefully within a short time. Bulent Ecevit armybuildeconomic Change image and share on social
