Arab-Turkish relations to further develop under AK government

Egyptian Foreign Minister Ahmed Maher expressed belief Monday that Arab-Turkish, including Egyptian-Turkish, relations would further develop under the new government of the Justice and Development Party (AK).

ÊÊÊ In statements carried by the Anatolia news agency, Maher stressed that several people, now serving in the new Turkish government, enjoyed strong ties with Egypt and the other Arab countries.

ÊÊÊ He was hopeful those persons would play a pivotal role in boosting Turkey's relations with the Arab world.

ÊÊÊ The Turkish cultural center in Cairo was inaugurated when Foreign Minister Yasar Yakis was serving as ambassador to Egypt, Maher recalled.

ÊÊÊ On his part, Arab League Secretary General Amr Moussa sent a message of congratulations to AK leader Recep Tayyib Erdogan and Prime Minister Abdullah Gul.

ÊÊÊ He also sent a similar message to Yakis. Speaking to Anatolia news agency, Moussa voiced conviction that Arab-Turkish relations would be given momentum with Yakis serving as foreign minister.