There was a time when Turkish politicians wouldn’t even have a cup of coffee unless their counterpart adhered to the same ideology. It is after Fethullah Gulen started the dialogue initiative that we saw a normalization of relations among the participants of different political, religious and cultural perspectives. Journalists an Writers Foundation’s traditional annual iftar dinners are the embodiment of this normalization and change in Turkish society. For many years country suffered from the tyranny of non-dialogue, now it’s time to reap the fruits of this friendly atmosphere in every aspect.
Many prominent figures came together around the same iftar (fast-breaking dinner) table on Thursday night in an event held by the Ankara branch of the Journalists and Writers Foundation (GYV).
Many distinguished figures, including cabinet members, politicians, diplomats, businessmen and journalists, came together at the same iftar (fast-breaking dinner) table on Thursday night in an event held by the Ankara branch of the Journalists and Writers Foundation (GYV).
The recent surge in terrorist attacks, which have claimed the lives of dozens of soldiers, made a somber impact on the dinner, during which government ministers vowed that Turkey will prevail over terrorism, and that no one will have reason to doubt the resolve of the Turkish government. While thanking to the GYV for organizing the iftar dinner, Interior Minister İdris Naim Sahin also said that Turkey will solve its terrorism problem before next Ramadan. Sahin noted that Turkey, which is becoming a stronger force in its region every day, is attracting the attention of the world. He added that the recent terrorist attacks aim to undermine Turkey’s success.
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