Turkey Is a Good Friend to America
Fouad Ajami implies in “9/11 and the ‘Good War’ ” (op-ed, Sept. 11) that the Turks “feign desire for our [the U.S.] friendship while they yearn for our undoing” in the Middle East and beyond. It is simply untrue. The Turkish-American friendship, partnership and alliance are longstanding and solid. The depth and breadth of cooperation between the two countries refutes Mr. Ajami’s argument. Turkey’s prominent role in Iraq, Afghanistan and elsewhere in the region bodes well for resolving disputes and helping to create a stable and peaceful environment. Turkey’s stance serves not only its interests but also the interests of all the other countries in the neighborhood which share a desire for peace.
I don’t see why Mr. Ajami advises a solitary path for U.S. decision-makers. Contrary to Mr. Ajami’s view, history attests that the U.S. and for that matter its friends and allies have been kept safe by a benevolent mutual appreciation and by standing together.
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Nabi Sensoy
BIO
His Excellency Nabi Sensoy became Ambassador of Turkey to the United States on January 1, 2006. Ambassador Sensoy previously served as Deputy Undersecretary of General Political Affairs at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and has worked throughout the world as an ambassador and consul general. His most recent posts include Russia and Spain.
The Ambassador has assumed many other important roles throughout his service to the Turkish government. From 1997-1998 he served as Deputy Undersecretary of Political Affairs for the European Union. He was also Chief of Staff to the President from 1988-1990. Before advising the president he was the advisor to the Prime Minister for two years. The Ambassador was also the Head of Section at the Department of Bilateral Political Affairs for Western Europe.
Ambassador Sensoy is a graduate of the Faculty of Political Sciences of the University of Ankara.
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