Minister of Foreign Affairs and Deputy Prime Minister

Dr. Zeynel Abidin ERDEM
Erdem Holding Co. Chairman
Foreign Economic Relations Board
Turkish Iraqi Business Council – Vice Chairman

Dear Mr. Erdem,

I have been greatly pleased with your sincere expressions of support in your letter dated September 18, 2003 concerning the Iraq policy of our Government. I observe the contributions made by you personally, your family, and your companies affiliated with the Erdem Holding to the development efforts of our country with appreciation. You can be sure that we will not miss any opportunities to benefit from your and your family’s experiences and contributions also in our expansions directed towards Iraq.

The Iraq policy of our Government is a policy that is shaped within the framework of our national interests as well as neighborhood rights and law and that aims to realize stability, security and welfare in Iraq as soon as possible. We can implement this policy, which has such comprehensive targets, successfully only through the support to be provided by all the civil and military establishments and organizations of our country as well as our people and the private sector.

You should have no doubt that our Government and I will provide all kinds of supports to the concrete initiatives and projects you will carry out particularly with regard to the restructuring of Iraq.

Yours very truly,

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Abdullah GÜL
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Deputy Prime Minister