Don’t doubt about German citizenship

“There are some 2,5 million Turks living in Turkey. Some 600,000 of them accepted German citizenship and 450,00 of them are voters. There are Turks who can gain German citizenship but they doubt to become German citizens. However, becoming a German citizen would not mean loosing traditional values,” Erdogan said in his meeting with the representatives of the Turkish House Union in Berlin.

Pointing out that the Turkish companies in Germany annually invest 7,5 billion euros, Erdogan said that this figure cannot be neglected. Half of these investments are realized as joint ventures. Developing this relation, I believe, would mean a progress in the laws between the two countries.

Stating that they have three different political views, Erdogan said that they reject the understanding depending on religion and the Muslims, Christians and Jews are secured in Turkey through mutual respect.

“AKP is also against the regional nationalism and nationalism depending on race, Erdogan said.