Germany: Turkey’s decision important for democracy

Upon a question on Israel’s air strike on a target in Syria, Born said that suicide bombings were very radical and stated that those actions should be stopped as soon as possible and there should be peace in the region. Born added that violence in the Middle East should end.

Upon another question on Turkey’s sending soldiers to Iraq, Born said that it was an "independent decision" which was taken by the Turkish government with the parliament and stated that he believed that Turkey would do its utmost on settlement of peace and reconstruction of Iraq.

Born later met with Izmir Deputy Mayor Yusuf Ali Karaman and said that he was in Izmir for development of economic relations between the two countries.