Rutte praises Turkey's economy

Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte yesterday spoke to the Hurriyet daily, making important remarks with regard to visa applications, mutual relations between Turkey and the Netherlands, Turkey's relations with the EU, President Abdullah Gul's contacts in his country in April and his upcoming visit to Turkey on the occasion of the 400th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the two countries. Stating that President Abdullah Gul's visit to the country in which he and his wife Hayrunnisa Gul were hosted by Queen Beatrix, was a success in helping develop ties. Rutte also said that he would travel to Turkey in November to hold meetings aimed at signing mostly trade agreements. Rutte added that Turkey's economy has been improving in recent years and wished the same achievement for his country. "Turkey's economy is stable and gives confidence to our investors. The Netherlands has some 2,000 Dutch firms investing in Turkey. An investor would like to see a solid, balanced and reliable atmosphere. Turkey's economy encompasses all of these qualities," Rutte noted.