I should like to repeat what I stated recently in the Jeddah Economic Forum in Saudi Arabia: It won't be the religion, but rather the world-view of some of its followers that shall be made current. Recep Tayyip Erdogan arabiacurrenteconomic Change image and share on social
The advanced levels which the democratic world has attained at the end of lengthy processes may have created the perception in the region that democracy is a distant concept; this perception can be addressed. Recep Tayyip Erdogan addressadvanceattain share on social
A lasting solution to this problem will have an exceptionally positive influence foremost on the peoples of Palestine and Israel, as well as on the region and the international community. Recep Tayyip Erdogan communityexceptionallyforemost Change image and share on social
The foundations of democratic transition should be laid in accordance with a sincere and committed strategy that is supported by various policy tools, and implemented wisely. Recep Tayyip Erdogan accordancecommitdemocratic Change image and share on social
I take the debate on the method of promoting democracy seriously. Recep Tayyip Erdogan debatedemocracymethod Change image and share on social
In other words, the bar should be maintained at the level of a pluralistic and participatory democracy. Recep Tayyip Erdogan bardemocracylevel Change image and share on social
Paramount is the need to secure human rights. The form of rule should be such that the citizen does not have to fear the State, but gives it direction and confidently participates in its administration. Recep Tayyip Erdogan administrationcitizenconfidently share on social
According to this view, democracy is a product of western culture, and it cannot be applied to the Middle East which has a different cultural, religious, sociological and historical background. Recep Tayyip Erdogan applybackgroundcultural Change image and share on social
A confidence problem exists on the part of the people of the region who desire democratic rule in principle, but remain suspicious of both the fashion with which democratization is presented and the purposes of the democratic world. Recep Tayyip Erdogan confidencedemocraticdemocratization share on social
