Deniz Baykal: U.S. troops withdrawal from Iraq to help boost Turkey's regional significance
The victory of Democrat Barack Obama is the most desirable outcome of the U.S. presidential elections, a Turkish politician said.
"Whether his presidency is successful or not will be clear in due course," said Deniz Baykal, head of the Republican People's Party (CHP).
Withdrawal of the U.S. troops will help boost Turkey's regional significance, according to him.
"Now, we are hiding behind America's back, but if the forces are withdrawn, our country's influence will strengthen throughout the region," Baykal said, adding that his party is planning to build friendly relations with the new U.S. government, Turtsia.ru.
On November 4, 2008, Barack Obama defeated John McCain and became the first African American to be elected President of the United States.
"Whether his presidency is successful or not will be clear in due course," said Deniz Baykal, head of the Republican People's Party (CHP).
Withdrawal of the U.S. troops will help boost Turkey's regional significance, according to him.
"Now, we are hiding behind America's back, but if the forces are withdrawn, our country's influence will strengthen throughout the region," Baykal said, adding that his party is planning to build friendly relations with the new U.S. government, Turtsia.ru.
On November 4, 2008, Barack Obama defeated John McCain and became the first African American to be elected President of the United States.
