Rama: Without Erdogan, the walls of Europe would not stand

2022-12-09 14:14:31Politikë SHKRUAR NGA REDAKSIA VOX
Rama at the TRT International Forum

Today, Prime Minister Edi Rama is in Istanbul, where he spoke at the TRT International Forum.

In his speech, Rama said that without Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, the walls of Europe would not stand.

He also mentioned former chancellor Angela Merkel, saying that she was the one who opened the door to immigrants in Germany in the great Syrian crisis.

"It is always a special feeling to return to Istanbul. And I honestly can't find a more vibrant place where someone can talk about the return of geopolitical conflicts. This is partly related to the fact that Turkey has a multifunctional policy in geopolitics. He has a deep knowledge of the Middle East and the Mediterranean and is very connected to the Black Sea and Central Asia.

But it is also about Turkey's role in the war between Ukraine and Russia, it is a model example of moderate activism. Ankara has lowered the veil of being a member of NATO and has worn the mantle of mediator in the war in Ukraine. I am sharing with you my conviction that the war in Ukraine is not only related to Ukraine, but is an aggression against the entire Euro-Atlantic community. Energy crisis, inflation are the weapons with which Russian aggression is attacking democratic countries.

Unlike the rest of Europe, in the Western Balkans, there are countries where more than 70% of the population thinks that Russia is not an aggression and that Putin is not guilty, but a leader who can be trusted for the security of our continent. Without Merkel, the honor of Europe would not be safe. It was she who opened the door for immigrants to Germany in the great crisis of Syria. But, without Erdogan, the walls of Europe would not stand", said Rama.

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