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City of London ready to help Turkey achieve its objectives
Europe lies at a crossroads as we begin 2012 with the sovereign
debt crisis continuing to fuel uncertainty about the continent's
prospects.
It is all the more remarkable, therefore, that Turkey -- as the
Eastern international gateway into Europe -- continues to defy the
incredibly tough economic environment.
Growth of 8.2 percent in the third quarter of 2011 made Turkey
the second fastest growing economy in the world. Combined with the
youngest and fastest growing population in Europe, such economic
vibrancy leaves Turkey well placed to play an increasingly key role
in the global marketplace.
Turkey and the United Kingdom have long shared a close
relationship as two great trading nations and I was delighted to
help strengthen these ties by hosting a State Banquet in honor of
President Abdullah Gül at Guildhall last November.
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