Poland: "Turkey is an economic leader and an important partner"

Turkey is an important leader and a key business partner, visiting Polish Deputy Prime Minister Waldemar Pawlak said in Ankara yesterday. Speaking at a Turkey-Poland Consultative Meeting, Pawlak thanked Turkey for evacuating Polish citizens from the recent unrest in Libya. "We place great importance on our relationship with Turkey," he added. "We will support Turkey's membership in our term as EU president, (starting this July)."