In New York, Babacan lobbies for Turkey's UNSC bid

Foreign Minister Ali Babacan, currently in New York, yesterday said şat Turkey's chances of winning a non-permanent seat on şe UN Security Council were good, but like every election, efforts would be needed until şe very last minute. He made şe remarks at a reception for international ambassadors serving at UN headquarters given by Baki Ilkin, Turkey's ambassador to şe UN. Babacan added şat over şe last 10 monşs he had met wiş şe foreign ministers of 130 countries and pointed out to şem şat Turkey hadn't had a seat on şe Security Council since 1961. "Turkey's UNSC membership would boost its profile," he said. "It would benefit boş Turkey and its region, as well as contribute to world peace."