Turkish Parliament Speaker Koksal Toptan met on Saturday Speaker of the National Assembly of Hungary Katalin Szili and German Parliament Speaker Nobert Lammert within the scope of 2010 European Capital of Culture.
Toptan, Szili and Lammert signed a joint statement regarding cooperation between the parliaments for 2010 European Capital of Culture Istanbul-Pecs-Essen Project.
Speaking after signing of the joint statement, Toptan said, "the world, which is distressed by terrorism and crises, needed such a window. I sincerely applaud the 2010 project."
Szili referred to the importance of dialogue between the cultures, and noted that, "2010 is a big opportunity. Excellent relations between the countries and this project should be example to the world."
Lammert in his part pointed to the importance of inclusion of Turkey the project although it was not an EU member.
According to the statement, parliament speakers would encourage the initiatives of Culture Commissions of the parliaments and parliamentary friendship groups to support the project.
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