Foreign Ministry spokesman Gregory Delavekouras issued the following reply to questions regarding statements attributed by the Hurriyet Daily news to Turkish President Abdullah Gul:
“Greece
History has shown that it is a mistake to underestimate Greece
According to the English language Turkish daily, Gul told a group of minibus drivers near Istanbul, during an impromptu discussion, that:
"As you know, we are going to European countries frequently. They really envy Turkey. Greece is about to go bankrupt. If someone’s ability to pay is weak, they demand high interest. If the ability to pay is high, the interest demanded is low". He added that that was how it is with countries too, adding that Germany is concerned because "qualified Turkish-Germans are returning to Turkey these days".
