Turkey's Erdogan begins his tour of Arab Spring countries in Egypt
source: http://www.examiner.com/foreign-policy-in-national/turkey-s-erdogan-begins-his-tour-of-arab-...
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Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan's popularity seems to have grown in Egypt since he expelled Turkey's Israeli ambassador earlier this month. The move came as a result of the continued refusal on the part of Israel to apologize for the killing of 9 Turkish nationals that were on board the Mavi Marmara who had tried to break Gaza's blockade last year.
He is expected to arrive in Cairo this evening, just three days after Cairo's Israeli ambassador had to leave the country together with some 80 diplomats as the Israeli Embassy was stormed by protesters and security was breached. During the violent demonstrations, Egyptians burned the Israeli flag, and some in the crowds were seen waving Erdogan's picture.
Cairo is the first stop in Erdogan's diplomatic tour which will also take him to Tunisia and Libya. Like Egypt, these countries have recently ousted their leaders in favor of democratic reform.
http://www.examiner.com/foreign-policy-in-national/turkey-s-erdogan-begins-his-t...
He is expected to arrive in Cairo this evening, just three days after Cairo's Israeli ambassador had to leave the country together with some 80 diplomats as the Israeli Embassy was stormed by protesters and security was breached. During the violent demonstrations, Egyptians burned the Israeli flag, and some in the crowds were seen waving Erdogan's picture.
Cairo is the first stop in Erdogan's diplomatic tour which will also take him to Tunisia and Libya. Like Egypt, these countries have recently ousted their leaders in favor of democratic reform.
http://www.examiner.com/foreign-policy-in-national/turkey-s-erdogan-begins-his-t...
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Aimee_Kligman
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I am certain that Israel will be watching this meeting very closely, as Egypt and Turkey were its closest allies in the region. It might also stimulate Israel to present apologies.
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Aimee_Kligman:
even if they had something to apologize for they cant do it, so dont hold your breathe on that one
- 9 months ago
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freecrack
