30 Quotes by Ali Babacan

Turkey is widely envied while there are very serious troubles in the world economy.

Islam and democracy can function together.

Turkeys energy bill due to imports will fall with the increase in use of renewable energy sources. We have no control over the prices of petroleum and natural gas.

The E.U. initially decided to end the isolation of Turkish Cyprus, to balance the accession of Cyprus. But the E.U. has not carried through on its promise.

Turkey is on a road that will lead much faster to its becoming a country suiting its potential and riches.

Turkey does not need 8-10 years to conclude negotiations, particularly close technical matters.

as the country's accession process progresses, it will be closer to modern standards.

Approval process of the Customs Union Additional Protocol in the Turkish parliament is totally under the discretion of Turkey. Necessary steps will be taken when time comes,

the more the participation is, the sooner we will accomplish this project.