Palestian FM Nabil Shaath in Ankara

Noting Turkey’s contributions to peace process and road map, Shaath said that he had a very constructive, successful and practical meeting with Gul. They debated international conference to be held till the end of the year within the framework of the road map, and reforms in fields of politics, jurisdiction, security and economy, Shaath stated.
Turkish-Palestinian cooperation should be ensured rapidly especially in trade, investment and economy, Shaath added. When asked if Turkey could persuade Israel to implement road map, Shaath said that Turkey would not be alone in that process and the United States, European Union, Russia, United Nations and other Arab countries would contribute to that effort. Shaath added that Turkey would try to persuade Israel to fulfil its responsibilities. Stating that they had discussed the latest situation in the Middle East and especially the road map, Abdullah Gul said that they were in consensus with Palestinian FM Shaath on the issue of Turkey’s undertaking active role in the Middle East peace process. Noting that Turkey would contribute to work on preparation of constitution which had been carried out under chairmanship of Shaath, Gul stressed that Palestine needed help in structural and institutional fields, adding, "Turkey has moral and material responsibilities against the region, and it is determined to fulfil them."
Nabil Shaath also was received by President Ahmet Necdet Sezer at Presidental Palace