President Gul: "A solution in Palestine would make the greatest contribution to peace"

President Abdullah Gul, on an official visit to Saudi Arabia, yesterday told reporters of Turkey's great efforts for peace in the Middle East, adding, "We're evaluating our relations with Israel in line with our contributions to the peace process." Gul added, referring to Turkey and Saudi Arabia, "The cooperation of two strong countries of the Muslim world will contribute to regional peace." Stating that the Palestinian issue underlies many international problems, Gul said, "When a solution is found to the Palestinian issue, and when we have an atmosphere where the Palestinians establish their own state and live side by side with Israel, this will make the greatest contribution to world peace."