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Turkey has key role, says Queen
Summary from the United Kingdom, from articles in English
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The Queen has described Turkey as "a bridge between East and West at a crucial time" during an official visit to the country. (article 1)
Turkey had a "key role in promoting peace, political stability and economic development in some of the world's most unsettled areas", she said. (article 1)
Unique position Earlier on Tuesday, the royal couple laid a wreath at the tomb of Mustafa Kemal Ataturk (article 1)
The Queen called him "one of the greatest figures of modern history" and wrote in the mausoleum's visitors' book that it was an "honour" to pay her respects to "a much valued friend of the United Kingdom". (article 1)
" The United Kingdom has become one of our most loyal supporters in Turkey's march toward membership of the European Union he said. (article 1)
Turkey's staunchly secular military is deeply opposed to headscarves being worn, while the ruling party, which has Islamic roots, believes religious symbols should be more openly accepted. (article 1)
Later in the trip, the Queen and Duke of Edinburgh will visit the western city of Bursa and will tour a school in Istanbul which has links with UK students. (article 1)
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- Turkey has key role, says Queen (BBC News, 05/13/2008, 442 words)
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