Merkel on Erdogan: “I think we misunderstand each other”

NAfter “intensive” talks with Chancellor Angela Merkel, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in Istanbul criticized the “courting” of the Libyan general Haftar by the international community. “He has been spoiled and patted,” complained Erdogan, calling Haftar a putschist who was supported by countries such as Egypt or Abu Dhabi.

During a joint press conference, Erdogan and Merkel briefly experienced some irritation – the Chancellor had previously emphasized several times that 55 points had been passed between the conflicting parties at the Libya conference in Berlin.

Erdogan emphasized, however, that Haftar had given oral consent, but had not signed anything. “I think we misunderstand each other,” the Chancellor interrupted the Turkish President – only to subsequently agree on the content. He didn’t sign anything, that was true, said Merkel.

“What Turkey does with refugees” is “remarkable”

Erdogan complained that Haftar did not adhere to the agreed ceasefire. Merkel emphasized that Libya is a “difficult process” that will continue to be monitored – but a lot has been done to prevent the situation from escalating further.

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Otherwise there was little disagreement at the press conference between Merkel and Erdogan. The Chancellor emphasized that “what Turkey does for refugees” was “remarkable”, which is why she thanked her “warmly” for her “effort”.

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Erdogan announced that Turkey is planning residential units for refugees in Idlib, Syria, to “get them out of the tents”. Germany wants to “support Turkey” in this, said Merkel.

Education “especially valuable” especially for refugees

In the morning, Erdogan Merkel warmly welcomed Turkey. “I feel very fortunate to welcome Ms. Merkel to our country five days after the Berlin conference.”

Merkel and Erdogan initially opened a new campus of the Turkish-German University together. The Chancellor spoke out in favor of further expanding Turkey’s scientific cooperation with Germany. Education is “especially valuable” for refugees. This could help them to rebuild their country when they return.

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On the other hand, education is an important prerequisite for integration in the host countries. Science and education need freedom. Because “the greater the scientific freedom, the greater the yield”.

Turkey meanwhile hopes to expand a customs union under the German EU Council Presidency. Chancellor Merkel was open about this, but emphasized that such a decision had to be made by all member states.

Özdemir calls for a strong signal

The Green politician Cem Özdemir had meanwhile publicly criticized Merkel for not taking him on her trip to Turkey.

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“Since I campaigned heavily for the Armenia resolution in 2016, I have not been to Turkey for understandable reasons,” said Özdemir WELT. “It would have been a strong sign if the Chancellor had taken me with me and I had been part of the delegation.”

This is how Ankara could have been signaled: “We belong to different parties, but we don’t let ourselves be divided. The rule of law and freedom of expression are not negotiable for us as democrats. ”

The former Green leader criticized that a “policy of staying and staying” caused Erdogan to believe that he could afford anything. The federal government had looked far too long in the Syria conflict and in the destabilization of the Turkish neighboring countries.

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