doga ulas eralp,ph.d. sabanci university. political economic security educational cultural
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Doga Ulas Eralp,Ph.D.Sabanci University
Political Economic Security Educational Cultural
Turkey is a permanent member of the Steering Board of the Peace Implementation Council as the representative of Organization of the Islamic Conference
1. Turkey supports re-establishment of multi-ethnic, multicultural status of BiH
Independence Sovereignty Territorial Integrity 2. Turkey supports NATO membership and the
EU integration for BiH
Confidence Building Measures (CBM)s promoting regional ownership in an all inclusive fashion
Tripartite Consultation MechanismsBiH-Croatia-TurkeyBiH-Serbia-Turkey
Meetings/conferences in the Southeast European Cooperation Process Chairmanship
Alliance of Civilizations/partnership with Spain who held the EU Presidency seat
Serbia Parliament apology for the crimes committed in Srebrenica
Serbia’s vocal support for the territorial integrity and stability of Bosnia
Joint projects with Croatia on Mostar
Invitation to Membership Action Plan in NATO
Trade volume in 2009 close to 600 million USD ( 370 million in 2007 and 165 million in 2006)
Not enough FDI by Turkey (57 million KM in 2007 only 1.4% of total FDI)
Signed a Free Trade Agreement Slow and political privatization in BiH
Ziraat Bank is a success story Air Bosna operated as a subsidiary of
Turkish Airlines TIKA (Turkish International Cooperation and
Development Agency) pledged 100 million USD for reconstruction projects :
ie. Schools and hospitals
International University of Sarajevo- Turkish Linguistic Center
Konya-Sarajevo Educational Center Establishment of Turkology departments in
University of Tuzla and Zenica Turkish Cultural Center in Sarajevo Private Turkish Highschools ie. Sarajevo
College, Intl Primary School of Tuzla and Sarajevo
Turkish troops serve in the EUFOR (previously IFOR and SFOR)
Turkish police officials participate in EUPM (European Union Police Mission)
Guidance in NATO membership action plan; support in military training and equipment
Encourages the completion of the Defense Reform
Start using its new assertive presence in its accession negotiations with the EU.
Continue to support the MAP reforms and facilitate dialogue between the RS and the Federation officials on the future of State assets.
Build stronger ties with the RS politicians in Banja Luka to encourage political stability in BiH.
Initiate institutionalization of the South East European Cooperation Process like a permanent secretariat and parliament assembly
Lack of a stronger economic engagement could hinder the institutionalization of political initiatives
Dominant Trade Partners: Croatia 24.3%, Slovenia 12.6%, Germany 12.1%, Italy 10.4%, Hungary 6.5%, Turkey 6.4%, Austria 6.2% (2008)
Renewal of internal conflict
Turkey has the potential to be the most influential player in the Western Balkans
stronger economic Structural institutional presence
THANK YOU
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