"Turkey doesn't think to take part in the EU only for its own gain, at the same time the country also thinks to bring in gains to the EU" said Turkish PM

President of the United States Obama said the US is fighting against the Al Qaeda & Taliban; and the affiliates

Turkish Deputy PM Babacan: "The upgradings of Moody's, JCR and DBRS are the confirmation of the success of our economic policies"

Turkish Deputy Prime Minister Atalay said Turkey has made significant improvements in human rights, especially in freedom of expression

President of the European Council Rompuy said Turkey could not attend the European Union summits since 2004